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Title: test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: jasonpi on 28 July 2003, 18:51
is it me or what? i was not totally amazed by this experience...fair enough i couldnt drive it like a lunatic but i expected some blistering performance has anyone else here test drove the car or bought one...my expectations were high to say the least....i will wait till i can drive the v6 :( a month waiting for the test drive and very dissapointed
if anyone out there has some good feedback on a new or nearly new model golf be it a gti or a v6 let me know
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: benjam_in on 29 July 2003, 14:44
not driven one but had a little race with the gti (non turbo) in me mk2 gti 8v and i wee'd all over it! Think the mk4 was shocked after flashing his lights at me! Up for a race? Yup! Didnt see much of him after that! lol
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: G6dub on 04 August 2003, 14:37
We have a 4 motion and we are bored of it already, rather jump into either one of the Mk2's anyday  ;D
The MK2 goes better and feels better
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: pauly on 07 August 2003, 19:49
Soz chaps. Got a 180 in may this year.
Its been my first turbo so can't really say if its alot quicker than the 150 (mk4).

When i can afford it though may get it revo'd. That should take it to between 210 and 220 bhp. Will you be able to tell the difference then eh? Was told thats its just about as quick as a V6 (0-60 in 7.5).

Took the father in law out in it and he about sh!t  himself mind you!!!   :D
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: sijunior on 07 August 2003, 21:43
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not driven one but had a little race with the gti (non turbo) in me mk2 gti 8v and i wee'd all over it! Think the mk4 was shocked after flashing his lights at me! Up for a race? Yup! Didnt see much of him after that! lol



I also have a MK4 GTI 20v Turbo and have raced several MK2 gti 8v's and 16v's and I have to say it wasn't long befor they appeared a mere blip in the rear view mirror ;D

Sorry benjam_in, but unless you have something a little special under your bonnet I think your exaggerating ;)
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: benjam_in on 08 August 2003, 13:59
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not driven one but had a little race with the gti (non turbo) in me mk2 gti 8v and i wee'd all over it! Think the mk4 was shocked after flashing his lights at me! Up for a race? Yup! Didnt see much of him after that! lol



I also have a MK4 GTI 20v Turbo and have raced several MK2 gti 8v's and 16v's and I have to say it wasn't long befor they appeared a mere blip in the rear view mirror ;D

Sorry benjam_in, but unless you have something a little special under your bonnet I think your exaggerating ;)

if you read i said it was a non turbo! im sure a turbo would open a small can of whoop ass on my car! so wasn't really over exagerating now was i??
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: Lee on 08 August 2003, 14:11
Ive got to say the mk2 16vs that sijunior has beaten must have been driven by old ladys or something. My mates 20v turbo mk4 is a bit of a motorway car, not that fast from the lights its to heavy.
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: sijunior on 09 August 2003, 20:15
MK2 16v's are not that quick off the lights mate in fact I had to put up more of a fight with an 8v,

Sorry Benjam_in, I read it to quickly and didn't take it all in ;)
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: Lee on 11 August 2003, 10:56
Really, thats nice :'( :'(
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 11 August 2003, 11:06
 ;D :D
My MK1 would eat you all for breakfast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: richandhazel on 11 August 2003, 11:12
Are you still coming to Whitenoise? I'm really looking forward to seeing your Mk1.  ;D
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 11 August 2003, 11:15
I would like too but ive gotta go to the Isle of Wight to see my Girlfriends parents and pick up a bonnet and grille.

Whats your email addres Ill send you the 1 picture I have of it at the moment!!
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: richandhazel on 11 August 2003, 12:15
Looks great, thanks, always nice to see a mint Mk1. I've reduced the size a little to enable posting here:-

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/richandhazel1/Justins%20campaign.JPG)
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 11 August 2003, 12:38

Cheers Rich, once its up to my usual restoration standard it will look as good as new!!!
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: jasonpi on 18 August 2003, 23:07
just like to say that this thread went well  of the beaten track
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: richandhazel on 19 August 2003, 00:06
Sorry mate, didn't mean to rob your thread..............I think it kind of drifted into the wrong, no, not wrong but,  a different direction.
Title: Re:test drove a m4gti 1.8t (180bhp)
Post by: jasonpi on 19 August 2003, 00:24
no probbs