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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: Bellend on 01 January 2012, 16:20

Title: What to look out for when buying a MK4? S TDi's
Post by: Bellend on 01 January 2012, 16:20

What engines are in these S TDIs?

Insurance is cheap on an S or an SE TDI, GT TDI or match TDI = ££££££.

Pretty much definately getting one. Going to have about £2k to spend on one but would push more if it's worth it. Currently got £1500 spare for a car and could push it round to have up to £4 but would rather save a bit more.

Plus will get a grand for a Micra I bought.

But yeah what to look out for and what sorta mileage is scary on these cars?

Thanks!

Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a MK4? S TDi's
Post by: richw911 on 01 January 2012, 16:43

From my limited knowledge the s are pretty flat and under powered but as you say cheap so ideal for what you need  :smiley:

Should be good for over 200k if serviced properly  :smiley:

Usual mk4 problems Plastic Window reg clips, Leaking rear washer, Worn axel  / front wishbone / dogbone bushes Faulty door modules to name a few  :smiley:

Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a MK4? S TDi's
Post by: Bellend on 01 January 2012, 17:13

Quote from: richw911 on 01 January 2012, 16:43

From my limited knowledge the s are pretty flat and under powered but as you say cheap so ideal for what you need  :smiley:

Should be good for over 200k if serviced properly  :smiley:

Usual mk4 problems Plastic Window reg clips, Leaking rear washer, Worn axel  / front wishbone / dogbone bushes Faulty door modules to name a few  :smiley:

OK thanks.  :smiley:

Is it not the same engine? Although I've found SE 130 TDI 6 speed is pretty cheap to insure so wondering whether to go for an estate.  :smiley:

Do the later MK4's suffer from the same electrical/comfort control issues the older ones did?

Should be a pretty cheap reliable car that I won't fettle with too much. The lowered MK3 has it's place but on the motorway it's a b!tch.  :grin:

Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a MK4? S TDi's
Post by: Bellend on 01 January 2012, 17:22

Something like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK4-1-9-TDI-SE-130PD-6-SPEED-ESTATE-/220922046408?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item336ffae7c8

I want a black one though but might just wrap it.

Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a MK4? S TDi's
Post by: Steve_PD on 01 January 2012, 18:56

sdi :sick:

Slower than a snail

Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a MK4? S TDi's
Post by: Bellend on 02 January 2012, 01:16

Quote from: Steve_PD on 01 January 2012, 18:56

sdi :sick:

Slower than a snail

That's a 130 PD TDi. :)