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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: cullygti on 27 February 2011, 10:52

Title: what to look for
Post by: cullygti on 27 February 2011, 10:52

ryt then guys was thinking of swapping my wifes 53 plate mondeo tdci 6 speed box trip computer etc for a gt tdi 130 hes got it down as 140 but im assuming its 130 and its gold in colour 3 door it has got short tax an mot til may the mrs car will have new mot in a few days so im not sure whether im getting a good deal or not milage is 130k on a w plate any info appreciated guys cheers  :smiley:

Title: Re: what to look for
Post by: cullygti on 27 February 2011, 21:37

is there no activity in the derv section today  :undecided: :laugh:

Title: Re: what to look for
Post by: Steve_PD on 27 February 2011, 22:04

check out the mk4 buying guide. same problems. also test the clutch and flywheel by putting it in 4th at 30 and flooring it.
also didnt think they made a 130pd till 51 plates :huh: check the engine code :wink:

Title: Re: what to look for
Post by: cullygti on 27 February 2011, 22:43

cheers steve but not doing the deal as the guy wanted everything i own and my wifes car for his friggin idiot in all fairness my wifes car is mint and that golf look like its been thrashed mate but thanks anyway most appreciated  :wink:

Title: Re: what to look for
Post by: darren.1987 on 03 March 2011, 14:38

Quote from: Steve_PD on 27 February 2011, 22:04

check out the mk4 buying guide. same problems. also test the clutch and flywheel by putting it in 4th at 30 and flooring it.
also didnt think they made a 130pd till 51 plates :huh: check the engine code :wink:

whats meant to happen if it knackered?

Title: Re: what to look for
Post by: Gareth F on 04 March 2011, 21:11

Clutch slip or some sick rumbling noise  :sick: