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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: M@ty-C on 14 November 2009, 10:33

Title: Advice please looking to purchase MK4 Golf
Post by: M@ty-C on 14 November 2009, 10:33

Morning All,

As above really i have just recently sold my 56 plate Astra 1.9 cdti 150. Due to us needing 2 cars and i have been looking at 2 VW one being the GT TDI 150 or the 1.8T GTI 180. I would just like you thoughts and opinions on the 2 cars. I have found this one on autotrader

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200943344515132

look forward to reading you comments

Matt

Title: Re: Advice please looking to purchase MK4 Golf
Post by: ade_aidy_ady on 14 November 2009, 11:18

highly recommended..........cant go wrong with this car !..... ive just bought a 2000 1.8 T with only 44k miles....brill car !

Title: Re: Advice please looking to purchase MK4 Golf
Post by: navmk4gti on 14 November 2009, 14:05

mk4 a1 car mate.. if your looking for a car that will give you milleage  then go for the diesel.. if your looking to mod the carand have bit of fun  :grin: etc then 1.8t is the one.. and they arent that bad on jiuce compared to other trubo cars  :wink:

theres a post on mk4 maintenance section gives you quick overview n mk4's bads and goods.. check it out.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Advice please looking to purchase MK4 Golf
Post by: M@ty-C on 14 November 2009, 15:49

Cheers for your replies guys. I am seriously looking at the 1.8T GTI what sort of gains could i be looking at from a remap, induction kit, Exhaust? would the engine cope with the extra power or would i have to change things on the engine? also what else could be done after these Mods?

Many Thanks

Matt

Title: Re: Advice please looking to purchase MK4 Golf
Post by: Ant1981 on 14 November 2009, 16:15

I think the 1.8T is a sluggish car, needs revving to put away quick due to turbo lag and there's not much top end. Otherwise, comfortable car to live with and not a bad drive.

Title: Re: Advice please looking to purchase MK4 Golf
Post by: navmk4gti on 14 November 2009, 17:58

Quote from: Ant1981 on 14 November 2009, 16:15

I think the 1.8T is a sluggish car, needs revving to put away quick due to turbo lag and there's not much top end. Otherwise, comfortable car to live with and not a bad drive.

as standard yes.. but once remapped its a different story  :evil:

Title: Re: Advice please looking to purchase MK4 Golf
Post by: tonyg on 15 November 2009, 01:44

I owne a 1.8t and take it from me if mpg is a major factor then go fo the tdi alllllldaylong ;-)

Title: Re: Advice please looking to purchase MK4 Golf
Post by: E4NER on 15 November 2009, 16:44

1.8 T Mate  :wink:

Title: Re: Advice please looking to purchase MK4 Golf
Post by: Silky on 15 November 2009, 17:05

I'm also looking to buy a MK4, though a TDI

Anyone got a buying guide for the MK4's ?

I've had a look through the FAQ's but am either blind or stupid

Any help appreciated

Title: Re: Advice please looking to purchase MK4 Golf
Post by: jeynesey on 15 November 2009, 17:43

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