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Title: 2.0 8v what am i looking for
Post by: spacerat on 17 November 2010, 20:16
Im having a check over my boss's 2.0 gti tomorrow with a view to buy it.  Now before anyone starts, i had a 1.8t (the proper gti) in 2003 when it was only 3 years old and it was lovely, and quick enough ect ect, im only looking at this cos its cheap, v reg, 2.0 black 55k, 5 door,  is there anything i need to look for with these engines?  ive read they use a lot of oil and get through maf sensors is this true? and anything else to consider when looking over.
any advice welcome.
thanks in advance.

also im selling my mk2 8v if anyones interested.
Title: Re: 2.0 8v what am i looking for
Post by: richw911 on 17 November 2010, 21:38
Yes true they also eat lambda sensors for a pass time.

I would stick a code reader on it before you buy  :laugh:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v what am i looking for
Post by: spacerat on 18 November 2010, 07:17
ill buy new sensors straight away then, and replace as required.  thanks
Title: Re: 2.0 8v what am i looking for
Post by: DON_GEOVANI on 18 November 2010, 12:43
i replaced 2 lamba sensors in 2 years at £150 including labour each time, rite pain
Title: Re: 2.0 8v what am i looking for
Post by: spacerat on 18 November 2010, 21:59
well had a look at it today and im having it, drives nice and body work is spot on, only problem is its a 5 door but i cant see that from the front seat so ill try and get over it.  i only do about 5k a year in a car(summer is for motrbikes :smiley:) so i hopefully wont get through to many sensors, good bye mk2 section, hello mk4 section (again) 6th golf in 9 years lol love it
Title: Re: 2.0 8v what am i looking for
Post by: Wayne on 19 November 2010, 00:00
How cheap was the price.  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v what am i looking for
Post by: spacerat on 20 November 2010, 06:12
£1500 and i didnt even try and knock him down. :smiley:  i was a bit reluctant to put the price but i cant sell it on anyway as my dads already got first dibs when i want to move on.
going on price guide on parkers its a £2500 car all day long.  no doubt ill be bored of 115bhp and be wanting another 20vt next year :smiley:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v what am i looking for
Post by: Wayne on 20 November 2010, 09:55
Good price :afro:
Title: Re: 2.0 8v what am i looking for
Post by: Cov golf on 20 November 2010, 22:28
Quote from: DON_GEOVANI on 18 November 2010, 12:43
i replaced 2 lamba sensors in 2 years at £150 including labour each time, rite pain
that's expensive real easy to change yourself
Title: Re: 2.0 8v what am i looking for
Post by: mar_k on 20 November 2010, 22:35
Quote from: Cov golf on 20 November 2010, 22:28
Quote from: DON_GEOVANI on 18 November 2010, 12:43
i replaced 2 lamba sensors in 2 years at £150 including labour each time, rite pain
that's expensive real easy to change yourself



universal 4wire lamdas are £25. just got to match the wires up
Title: Re: 2.0 8v what am i looking for
Post by: Cov golf on 20 November 2010, 22:41
Quote from: mar_k on 20 November 2010, 22:35
Quote from: Cov golf on 20 November 2010, 22:28
Quote from: DON_GEOVANI on 18 November 2010, 12:43
i replaced 2 lamba sensors in 2 years at £150 including labour each time, rite pain
that's expensive real easy to change yourself



universal 4wire lamdas are £25. just got to match the wires up
Better pull your pants up you just been fcuked