Buying a MK4 GTI 2.0

[AlanD]

Ivor speaks the truth, again without trying to dis the 2.0 (I had one) the 1.8 N/A would be better to go for rather than the 2.0 if you dont want the turbo.

[AlexKid]

Thanks for all the help so far guys.  Is the general consensus then that the 2.0 drinks oil?  I was under the impression that after 2001 the 1.8 (non-turbo) was no longer made and became the 2.0 instead.

I'll be test driving a 2.0 GTI and 1.8T tomorrow.

[(shakey)]

Thanks for all the help so far guys.  Is the general consensus then that the 2.0 drinks oil?  I was under the impression that after 2001 the 1.8 (non-turbo) was no longer made and became the 2.0 instead.

I'll be test driving a 2.0 GTI and 1.8T tomorrow.

i bet u go 4 the 1.8t hands down     

[AlexKid]

What notable problems are there to look for when buying a 1.8T?  Make sure it hasn't been driven too hard and FSH?

[(shakey)]

What notable problems are there to look for when buying a 1.8T?  Make sure it hasn't been driven too hard and FSH?

look 4 fsh make sure there is no smoke when u put ur foot down,oil leaks the obvious really

[AlanD]

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What notable problems are there to look for when buying a 1.8T?  Make sure it hasn't been driven too hard and FSH?

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=38557.0

[AlexKid]

Don't think I'll get a 2.0 then.

[dai-cymru]

just be aware that the wife has a 1.4 seat leon when i bought it everyone said why bother with that they drink oil more than petrol WRONG i put quality oil in it and it doesnt use a drop.

[AlexKid]

Fair point.

[AlanD]

No dai, your wrong. I can 100% confirm that that the 2.0 drinks oil like it was cola and I was also using the proper Castrol stuff.