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Title: What to look for when buying a MK4 Golf 1.8 T GTI 2000 MODEL?
Post by: Vasi on 04 December 2010, 22:37

Hi Everyone,

I am looking to buy a Mark 4 Golf GTI 1.8T 2000 X reg. 142000 on the clock. Most of it looks like motorway miles.

Could anyone  please let me know what are the things to look for and could go wrong with car?

What should i look for when i go for test drive?

Thank you in advance for the advice.

Thanks

Vasi

Title: Re: What to look for when buying a MK4 Golf 1.8 T GTI 2000 MODEL?
Post by: daz veedub on 04 December 2010, 23:01

    nice choice, loads of info on here mate hit the search butten  :smiley:   

Title: Re: What to look for when buying a MK4 Golf 1.8 T GTI 2000 MODEL?
Post by: richw911 on 05 December 2010, 10:19

Welcome  :smiley:

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

Quote from: The Dave on 29 November 2010, 01:14

I made this "checklist" if its any use: CHECKLISTTTT :D (http://www.illusional.co.uk/stuff/golfguide.doc)

Title: Re: What to look for when buying a MK4 Golf 1.8 T GTI 2000 MODEL?
Post by: tech1889 on 05 December 2010, 10:22

Rust

Title: Re: What to look for when buying a MK4 Golf 1.8 T GTI 2000 MODEL?
Post by: richw911 on 05 December 2010, 10:29

Quote from: tech1889 on 05 December 2010, 10:22

Rust

 :shocked:   None on mine anywhere 10 year old car   :wink:

Title: Re: What to look for when buying a MK4 Golf 1.8 T GTI 2000 MODEL?
Post by: tech1889 on 05 December 2010, 10:44

well if they used the search function they would get a decent reply.. but until people do that i still use stupid replies..

Title: Re: What to look for when buying a MK4 Golf 1.8 T GTI 2000 MODEL?
Post by: richw911 on 05 December 2010, 10:52

Quote from: tech1889 on 05 December 2010, 10:44

well if they used the search function they would get a decent reply.. but until people do that i still use stupid replies..

 :laugh:  :grin:

Title: Re: What to look for when buying a MK4 Golf 1.8 T GTI 2000 MODEL?
Post by: tech1889 on 05 December 2010, 10:53

 :cool:

Title: Re: What to look for when buying a MK4 Golf 1.8 T GTI 2000 MODEL?
Post by: Vasi on 05 December 2010, 11:15

Hi GUYS

Thanks for all your inputs on buying guide, i am well pleased, i went and saw the car, i followed all you advice and check the card all around, everything was fine, However,

I opened the oil cap, i could see a cream colour on the cap, i know which could mean the engine is leaking water, but please do guy give me a comments about this. i have wiped the cream sludge on the cap and ran the car to bring to operating tem, then took it for a test drive,  all the gear changes was ok, no knocking sound when turning the steering wheel,
 
Today i am going to check the car again to see if the oil cap has the same cream sludge on it, please give you thoughts on it.

Thank you in advance

Title: Re: What to look for when buying a MK4 Golf 1.8 T GTI 2000 MODEL?
Post by: corf on 05 December 2010, 11:22

Quote from: Vasi on 05 December 2010, 11:15

Hi GUYS

Thanks for all your inputs on buying guide, i am well pleased, i went and saw the car, i followed all you advice and check the card all around, everything was fine, However,

I opened the oil cap, i could see a cream colour on the cap, i know which could mean the engine is leaking water, but please do guy give me a comments about this. i have wiped the cream sludge on the cap and ran the car to bring to operating tem, then took it for a test drive,  all the gear changes was ok, no knocking sound when turning the steering wheel,
 
Today i am going to check the car again to see if the oil cap has the same cream sludge on it, please give you thoughts on it.

Thank you in advance

walk away there are plenty 18t for sale cheap now

Title: Re: What to look for when buying a MK4 Golf 1.8 T GTI 2000 MODEL?
Post by: tech1889 on 05 December 2010, 12:16

cream doesn't mean its f**ked.. its probably not been on a proper run.. its where water condenses in the engine.. you would know if the head gasket was gone..

Title: Re: What to look for when buying a MK4 Golf 1.8 T GTI 2000 MODEL?
Post by: vwfiend on 05 December 2010, 12:18

+1 then writing the same, just lots of short journeys

Title: Re: What to look for when buying a MK4 Golf 1.8 T GTI 2000 MODEL?
Post by: richw911 on 05 December 2010, 12:54

Quote from: vwfiend on 05 December 2010, 12:18

+1 then writing the same, just lots of short journeys

+2 And if you are unsure get it checked by a mechanic  :smiley: