V5

[Reasty]

Hi guys,i am considering trading the mk3 gti in for a mk4 v5 and really just wanted some advice as i dont really know alot about mk4s or the v5.
It would be used as a daily run about so i need to know what they are like to drive,fuel consumption and also if they have any known faults to check if i go look at one.any help or advice would be gratefully recieved.

[billy_vw]

Juicy run around

Check if coil pack has been changed

Ive had a couple with high spec , but did not keep them long

buy the 1.8T as its much better 

[AlanD]

Without trying to tell you what to do, there really isn't much point in the V5. The only real benefit you find in the V5, as Billy stated, is that most of them have a slightly higher spec.

They only have 170bhp (be careful, some earlier models came in 150bhp form) and the fuel consumption is pretty poor. Your much better off getting a 1.8T as its by far the superior engine. A 1.8T with a remap (which in my opinion is ESSENTIAL if you buy a 1.8T as, lets be honest, its very underpowered in standard form) will see you leaving V5s for dust as well as leaving them at the petrol station.

Just out of interest what attracted you towards the V5?

[Wayne]

1.8t is a better bet.

[Rhyso]

TDI

[AlanD]

TDI

PMSL !

[the_stink]

as already stated above by Alan and others you prob best off going with the 1.8T miles better on fuel, more fun, and with teh right mods are pretty damn quick!!! I dont really see the point of the V5 as it just doenst makes sense at all unless you want the 4WD set up but if your after that id say skip a step and look at a R32. as if you got a V5 you will be disapointed with the power guess its down to your budget and by the looks of things i would say 1.8T FTW

[Rhyso]

I dont really see the point of the V5 as it just doenst makes sense at all unless you want the 4WD set up but if your after that id say skip a step and look at a R32. as if you got a V5 you will be disapointed with the power guess its down to your budget and by the looks of things i would say 1.8T FTW

V5 is 2WD 

V6mo and R32 are the 4WD badboys

Anyway you're all missing the point

TDI 

[AlanD]

I'm pretty sure you can get V5s in the 4motion variant? I'm 99% sure I've seen a V5 4motion Pissat 

[Martz]

I'm pretty sure you can get V5s in the 4motion variant? I'm 99% sure I've seen a V5 4motion Pissat 

Yes, you are correct.

And as for fuel consumtion, it really is not that bad. I get a good return and like with anything, if it is maintained well it will run right. Ben at R Tech can remap these so from the 170 you should see 190. Overall drive is smoother and a comfortable ride. Do I regret getting my lovely smooth passat with 170? Nah, it's a comfy ride.