Golf GTI Mk5 standard v Edition 30?

[g7jhp]

I'm looking at a Golf GTI Mk5 and the difference in prices between a standard car and the Edition 30 is massive.

The Edition 30 comes with a 230bhp detuned version of the S3 engine. If I need an extra 30bhp+ a chip is obviously a much cheaper route to go

Other than the 30bhp, body coloured bumpers, BBM wheels and Ed30 badges is there any real benefit over the standard car?

[g7jhp]

jakesmith said:

Chip tuning an ed30 gives way more than 30bhp. Its got the intercooler and larger turbos so can handle another 60-70 bhp. That will put it way faster than a gti. It also has the nicest wheels. Will hold value better for sure.

I'm aware I can get more than 30bhp with a chip. AMD Stage 1 chip for the standard GTI gives 60 bhp (for the Ed 30 it gives 70bhp).

The question was is there any real difference between standard v Ed 30 except 30bhp, wheels, colour coded bumpers and badges (understanding it has a detuned S3 engine).

There's a £2k difference between similar age and mileage and as there are more standard cars it's easier to find a lower mileage.

2007 standard with 46k miles at £8.5k




2007 Edition 30 with 60k miles at £10.5k