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Re: Edition 30 Plaques!
« Reply #90 on: 06 October 2008, 14:30 »
VW press Release

Snippage . . .

But where is the crucial official source for that.  Anyone who's anyone could write some tosh on an internet forum, and give it an official "press release" heading.

Without it being able to be corroborated by a reliable and verifyable source, that lot means jack schit.  :rolleyes:
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Re: Edition 30 Plaques!
« Reply #91 on: 06 October 2008, 14:33 »
i do have an official letter from vw to the dealer saying only 1500 to be made just let us find it and get it on

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Re: Edition 30 Plaques!
« Reply #92 on: 06 October 2008, 14:34 »
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/27/blow-out-the-candles-vw-golf-gti-edition-30-powers-into-product/
there is a lot about saying 1500 only

....Autoblog - Merely hearsay and wouldn't stand up in court.
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Re: Edition 30 Plaques!
« Reply #93 on: 06 October 2008, 14:34 »
what about informing PVW, Golf+, EVO, Top Gear, edition 38, club GTi, newspapers, 5th gear - basically anyone in the motoring world with some sort of clout - or to sufficiently embarass VW - we all bought a car that was sold to us all as a 1500 only production run ONLY - not god knows how many more !!

Is there any actual written evidence of the production run being limited to just 1500 cars.  If there is, and it is verifiable, then all 2300 Ed30 could actually sue Volkswagen for breach of contract - either as individuals, or as a group action.  Trading Standards - preferably the Trading Standards for Milton Keynes council (because that is where VW UK is officially based) would definately offer some advice, and may even take up your case.  It is basically selling goods under "misrepresentation".

....I think you would lose your case on this question of being sold to as a 1,500 production only because you will most likely find that there is no written evidence to VW limiting their production run. A "Special Edition" is not the same as a "Limited Edition" and no Limited Edition was ever declared.

I agree on being cautious with the wording - however, if verifiable official sources give a definative number, ie "1500", then the wording is irrelevent, and if VW did build, and more importantly, SELL 1501 or more Ed30s, then they have clearly mis-sold a product.  UK law is very clear on these issues.  But the real crux is actually finding the correct official info.  :wink:
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Re: Edition 30 Plaques!
« Reply #94 on: 06 October 2008, 14:35 »
i do have an official letter from vw to the dealer saying only 1500 to be made just let us find it and get it on

i have this too

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Re: Edition 30 Plaques!
« Reply #95 on: 06 October 2008, 14:35 »
VW press Release

Snippage . . .

But where is the crucial official source for that.  Anyone who's anyone could write some tosh on an internet forum, and give it an official "press release" heading.

Without it being able to be corroborated by a reliable and verifyable source, that lot means jack schit.  :rolleyes:

....Exactly my point!

I'm only playing devil's advocate here and being harshly realistic btw.
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Re: Edition 30 Plaques!
« Reply #96 on: 06 October 2008, 14:35 »
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/27/blow-out-the-candles-vw-golf-gti-edition-30-powers-into-product/
there is a lot about saying 1500 only

But that is simply not a good enough source, and would be laughed at by VWUK.
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Re: Edition 30 Plaques!
« Reply #97 on: 06 October 2008, 14:39 »
i do have an official letter from vw to the dealer saying only 1500 to be made just let us find it and get it on

i have this too

trying to find it on my laptop  :rolleyes:

EDITION 30 NUMBER:- 1038 ,Forge dv,ecs dog bone insert,Tints,inpro smoked indicators,panel filter,Black badge,Black roof,Black wing mirrors,REVO stage 2,Blueflame TBE,neuspeed arb,Neuspeed drop links,KW V3,S3 Intercooler,VWR clutch and LSD,VWR 6 pot brakes,1956 vw beetle (2332cc)

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Re: Edition 30 Plaques!
« Reply #98 on: 06 October 2008, 14:39 »
Robin, read what it says in MATed30. I could be mistaken , but dont they say "LIMITED" in their headline??

But that info which was quoted by MAT is NOT from an official source, and is therefore meaningless, and has no legal status whatsover.  Just journos spewing out bollox.  :rolleyes:

T_T, vw driver had a section a few months back about these plaques are coming, so maybe some truth in it after all.

Fairy nuff, but did VW Driver make any official comments on the production run of 1500 units?
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Re: Edition 30 Plaques!
« Reply #99 on: 06 October 2008, 14:40 »
This excerpt on fifth gear says 1500
http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain.jsp?mnk=221&featureid=884&description=VW+Golf+GTI+Edition+30
and Auto Express
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/204459/volkswagen_golf.html

Im sure at home I have an old VW Driver with this figure confirmed too! I will check when I get home and report back if successful!