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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: stoph on 14 January 2009, 19:31
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Hello There
I want a mk4 gt turbo. Someone is coming over tomorrow to show me a Y reg one, 80,000ish miles, full service history, new timing belt and a years MOT plus some interesting gadget inside, price - £2800. As i am new to the VW church i was wondering if there is anything inparticular i should look for when looking around the beast, any re-ocurring problems with that model or general things that i may not be aware of.
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated as i like everyone else want to get the right car at the right price.
cheers boys and girls
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have a read through here (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=38557.0) and here (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=58.0)
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Hello There
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated
Always go to their house when viewing a car
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its all good, the guy who i might be buying it off delivers our take aways
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What kind of fuel economy can expect from a standard 1.8 turbo, this might seem like a rediculous question when buying a turbo charged petrol but it would be nice to hear from someone impartial rather than the balls the guy trying to sell me the car might come up with :smiley:
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What kind of fuel economy can expect from a standard 1.8 turbo, this might seem like a rediculous question when buying a turbo charged petrol but it would be nice to hear from someone impartial rather than the balls the guy trying to sell me the car might come up with :smiley:
it depends on how hard you drive i have had 40mpg but that was goin slow very slow,av is about 30 to 35 mpg but when puttin ur foot down it can go to 25 mpg.
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if the timing belt has just been done ask if the water pump has been changed this is a weak point of these cars plus the price is high offer 2.4 -2.6 max its a buyers market not the sellers :laugh:
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if the timing belt has just been done ask if the water pump has been changed this is a weak point of these cars plus the price is high offer 2.4 -2.6 max its a buyers market not the sellers :laugh:
Cheers for the help. im not going to give the guy an easy time about it. im hoping to get it 2500 if not im sure there is something else out there. any more pointer welcome as im virgin to the world of the VW GTI and i dont want to be used :tongue:
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plus some interesting gadget inside
what might that be? tuning box or something oem?
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plus some interesting gadget inside
what might that be? tuning box or something oem?
ICE, DVD player or sound system. really not interested in that sort of gubbins. Plus it makes me suspicious, can these cars come at 70000 miles and be freaked because they have be ragged? :huh:
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a good service history is the key keep the oil clean let the turbo cool down before switch of and that will help prelong the life
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Dont forget to make sure the interior doesn't smell like takeaway food! :sick: