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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: Lozzi92 on 10 November 2010, 11:23
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I have been driving a 1.9 TDI mk4 now for nearly a year. It has been in my family since new (2000) and I'm in the process of looking for a mk4 GTI.
I am 18 and the insurance is £400 more on a GTI which I don't think is too bad!
I have heard that GTI's don't live as long as TDI's, any advice on this?
Thanks
Lauren
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Don't know about the GTI not living as long but I can sure as hell tell you that problems are easier to resolve on the petrol than the diesel.
I'm kinda maybe looking at doing the same, get shot of the the derv and go petrol.
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Don't know about the GTI not living as long but I can sure as hell tell you that problems are easier to resolve on the petrol than the diesel.
I'm kinda maybe looking at doing the same, get shot of the the derv and go petrol.
How do you work that out? :huh:
Have you seen the complicated PCV system on the petrol engines?
On the TDI's there's about 4 pipes which causes problems although they aren't cheap to replace
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Well the only work my TDI's had to have in 10 years is the suspension and the break pads, it is a very reliable car :smiley:
But I think it is time for a change! Some insurance companies tell me I have to be 21 and others have quoted me for £90 a month which isn't bad.
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Apologies maybe i'm just hacked off with my car and a petrol sounds a good idea at the minute :grin:
Apologies to the OP
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Well the only work my TDI's had to have in 10 years is the suspension and the break pads, it is a very reliable car :smiley:
You been driving since you were 8 mate :grin:
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What problems have you got Asif?
I have heard diagnosing problems on diesel injection system can be difficult.
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No it was originally my mums, then my brothers now mine! Kind of a family heirloom :grin:
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What problems have you got Asif?
I have heard diagnosing problems on diesel injection system can be difficult.
I'll pm you mate cuz I don't wanna ruin this thread for Lozzi
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No it was originally my mums, then my brothers now mine! Kind of a family heirloom :grin:
:grin: I thought it'd be something like that, the car has served you well.
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All depends what you want from your car, i have GT TDi had it for 4 odd years now not really had any major problems apart from wear & tear they are both good cars as long as they have been looked after and serviced correctly.
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Well, I'm looking for something with a bit of power to put it bluntly :smiley:
And I love golfs, I've never come across a car within my budget that has the same quality.
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I've had my 1999 GT TDI for nearly 5 years now and have not had any problems that you wouldn't expect through normal wear and tear etc.
Mine has just hit 213000 miles!
Major ones really were the clutch at 187000 and I've just done the timing belt for the second time since owning it.
Definitely the most reliable and relatively maintenance free vehicle that I have owned and great performance vs economy compromise.
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Swap the tdi for a gti?! oh dear, a 1.8 gti that is slower than my old 1.6 corsa yet drank twice as much fuel! Id stick with the tdi to be honest.
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Well, I'm looking for something with a bit of power to put it bluntly :smiley:
And I love golfs, I've never come across a car within my budget that has the same quality.
If you're after more power but want to stick with the golf and avoid high insurance then perhaps a 150bhp TDi is a good option - I think the most powerfull 2000 TDi is only 115bhp and from 2002 150bhp are available?
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GT TDI :wink:
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Stick with a gt tdi, much better car all round imo, the tdi lumps are much more reliable, just look at how many posts get put up in the petrol section compared to the tdi section :tongue: