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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: navmk4gti on 14 March 2012, 16:54

Title: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 14 March 2012, 16:54
Are the 2.3 v5 mk4's reliable?? Not fused about power before people start saying.. Just want non turbo car now i got 3k to spend.. Was looking at 4motions too not many out there right now tho.. Would love 4wd.. :smiley:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: barrym381 on 14 March 2012, 17:33
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=194758.0   :smiley:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: rio_gti on 14 March 2012, 18:28
I know someone who knows someone selling a 4 mo shall I get details for you??
Title: Re: v5
Post by: Dave_IOW on 14 March 2012, 18:39
Bricey has a 'clean as nuns chuff' 03 4mo for 3.5k..
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 14 March 2012, 18:47
3.5k out my budget bud.. 3k is tops  :grin:

yh rio can you get details and pm me please  :smiley:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 14 March 2012, 18:48
back first q in topic?? what are these 2.3 v5s like quite a few about on autotrader in bora's too  :undecided:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: Dave_IOW on 14 March 2012, 18:55
3.5k out my budget bud.. 3k is tops  :grin:

yh rio can you get details and pm me please  :smiley:

Go and rob a granny or something! Sure you can get a monkey from somewhere!
Title: Re: v5
Post by: topher on 14 March 2012, 22:34
my personal opinion of V5 motors is.... buy Lewy's 4motion.
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 March 2012, 00:02
my personal opinion of V5 motors is.... buy Lewy's 4motion.

I always take your word for it chris  :grin:

Going to go see one tomorow.. More excuse test drive one good and propa  :evil:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: Wayne on 15 March 2012, 00:16
I would avoid the V5 at all costs
Title: Re: v5
Post by: barrym381 on 15 March 2012, 00:20
my personal opinion of V5 motors is.... buy Lewy's 4motion.

I always take your word for it chris  :grin:

Going to go see one tomorow.. More excuse test drive one good and propa  :evil:
i still miss the sound of the v6  :sad:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 March 2012, 02:19
my personal opinion of V5 motors is.... buy Lewy's 4motion.

I always take your word for it chris  :grin:

Going to go see one tomorow.. More excuse test drive one good and propa  :evil:
i still miss the sound of the v6  :sad:

what you driving now? :smiley:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: barrym381 on 15 March 2012, 12:08
my personal opinion of V5 motors is.... buy Lewy's 4motion.

I always take your word for it chris  :grin:

Going to go see one tomorow.. More excuse test drive one good and propa  :evil:
i still miss the sound of the v6  :sad:

what you driving now? :smiley:
golf turbo and an audi s3  :smiley: but miss the r32 rep i bought her last year
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 March 2012, 12:11
S3 :cool: the mk1 s3 have shot back up in value :sad:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: barrym381 on 15 March 2012, 12:19
S3 :cool: the mk1 s3 have shot back up in value :sad:
was a 2002 i bought for her indoors :smiley: did you go test drive the 4mo
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 March 2012, 12:21
Nope not yet going to test it at abt 4 just before i pop to work.. Just dis insurance on a 4mo they want 2 grand!! :shocked: fooookkk
Title: Re: v5
Post by: barrym381 on 15 March 2012, 12:25
Nope not yet going to test it at abt 4 just before i pop to work.. Just dis insurance on a 4mo they want 2 grand!! :shocked: fooookkk
mine was the same as my turbo to insure an that had the r32 kit on it but was twice the fuel bill :wink:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 March 2012, 12:32
Nope not yet going to test it at abt 4 just before i pop to work.. Just dis insurance on a 4mo they want 2 grand!! :shocked: fooookkk
mine was the same as my turbo to insure an that had the r32 kit on it but was twice the fuel bill :wink:
Im paying 1200 on my turbo and thats high to be fair was paying grand last year seems to be going higher its a joke.. im going to be 25 in august 4mo insurance will be 1400 then for me :grin:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: barrym381 on 15 March 2012, 12:38
Nope not yet going to test it at abt 4 just before i pop to work.. Just dis insurance on a 4mo they want 2 grand!! :shocked: fooookkk
mine was the same as my turbo to insure an that had the r32 kit on it but was twice the fuel bill :wink:
Im paying 1200 on my turbo and thats high to be fair was paying grand last year seems to be going higher its a joke.. im going to be 25 in august 4mo insurance will be 1400 then for me :grin:
my old 4mo is down your way for sale  :smiley:
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/Photo044.jpg)
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/Photo027.jpg)
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 March 2012, 12:40
Do you know where hes advertising it bud.. It aint on autotrader
Title: Re: v5
Post by: barrym381 on 15 March 2012, 12:45
Do you know where hes advertising it bud.. It aint on autotrader
car will have close too 200k on the clock but has over 15k in bills an its been serviced every 10k until i bought it then oil an filter was done every 3k
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/4x4-4motion-28-r32-replica-amd-tunned-236bhp-full-vw-service-history/95905409
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/mk4-golf-4-mor32-conversiongti/97316683

top link is my old car but the bottom 1 was another car i was lookin at aswell :wink:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 March 2012, 12:48
WoW to high milege for me :lipsrsealed: shows they can go on forever tho :grin: Looks well :cool:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: barrym381 on 15 March 2012, 12:51
WoW to high milege for me :lipsrsealed: shows they can go on forever tho :grin: Looks well :cool:
an it still gave a mates mk5 r32 a good run for its money plenty of times  :grin: was my second 4mo an compared to a standard 1 it was night an day diffrence so the amd remap helped  :grin:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 March 2012, 12:56
WoW to high milege for me :lipsrsealed: shows they can go on forever tho :grin: Looks well :cool:
an it still gave a mates mk5 r32 a good run for its money plenty of times  :grin: was my second 4mo an compared to a standard 1 it was night an day diffrence so the amd remap helped  :grin:

 :grin: that my plan to if get one get mapped and a sweet exhaust system.. Just need think logicaly if i can insure and run one fuel wise.. I was thinkin my insurance be similiar to my turbo but seeing hit 2k is making me think twice now..  :sad:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: barrym381 on 15 March 2012, 13:04
WoW to high milege for me :lipsrsealed: shows they can go on forever tho :grin: Looks well :cool:
an it still gave a mates mk5 r32 a good run for its money plenty of times  :grin: was my second 4mo an compared to a standard 1 it was night an day diffrence so the amd remap helped  :grin:

 :grin: that my plan to if get one get mapped and a sweet exhaust system.. Just need think logicaly if i can insure and run one fuel wise.. I was thinkin my insurance be similiar to my turbo but seeing hit 2k is making me think twice now..  :sad:
and unless your turbo is runnin crazy bhp an you have a heavy right foot expect your fuel bill to go up aswell but worth it hearing that v6 with a milltek bolted to it :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 March 2012, 13:11
 :grin:

When i boot my turbo i get low 20's as is but generally im
Geting 30mpg around town etc on motorway its realy good see high 30's so dont know would be much fuel difference as everyone i ask 4mo say they get high 20's and low 30's on motorway..Will keep eye on mpg when drive one today :grin:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: barrym381 on 15 March 2012, 13:13
:grin:

When i boot my turbo i get low 20's as is but generally im
Geting 30mpg around town etc on motorway its realy good see high 30's so dont know would be much fuel difference as everyone i ask 4mo say they get high 20's and low 30's on motorway..Will keep eye on mpg when drive one today :grin:
they must be driving like an old granny then  :laugh:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 March 2012, 13:20
 :laugh: think im gonna be disapointed with mpg when drive one lata on  :evil: will post back what happens :smiley:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: barrym381 on 15 March 2012, 15:42
:laugh: think im gonna be disapointed with mpg when drive one lata on  :evil: will post back what happens :smiley:
a bet you will still have a big smile on your face  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: damien010685 on 15 March 2012, 17:58
WoW to high milege for me :lipsrsealed: shows they can go on forever tho :grin: Looks well :cool:
an it still gave a mates mk5 r32 a good run for its money plenty of times  :grin: was my second 4mo an compared to a standard 1 it was night an day diffrence so the amd remap helped  :grin:

 :grin: that my plan to if get one get mapped and a sweet exhaust system.. Just need think logicaly if i can insure and run one fuel wise.. I was thinkin my insurance be similiar to my turbo but seeing hit 2k is making me think twice now..  :sad:
and unless your turbo is runnin crazy bhp an you have a heavy right foot expect your fuel bill to go up aswell but worth it hearing that v6 with a milltek bolted to it :grin: :grin:

A 4motion isnt any worse on fuel than a 1.8t in all honesty couple of mpg if that i can get 330 out of a tank going so so and not booting it all the time
Title: Re: v5
Post by: damien010685 on 15 March 2012, 17:59
And mapping the 4mo will get you about 10 BHp... with an exhaust and decat you will see about 220 max
Title: Re: v5
Post by: bricey on 15 March 2012, 18:01
4mo's ftw  :cool:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: damien010685 on 15 March 2012, 18:04
4mo's ftw  :cool:

  :smiley:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: Wazzzer on 15 March 2012, 18:05
care to race for slips  :wink:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: damien010685 on 15 March 2012, 18:06
care to race for slips  :wink:

Not at ures being 225BHP wazzer but my mates 293bhp 4mo hel race ya for pinks   :laugh:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: bricey on 15 March 2012, 18:32
I'll race wes I reckon I'll spank ya   :wink:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 March 2012, 21:18
drove one today just a short run.. and wow the power is there as soon as plant foot well awesome.. adn handling is completely diffeent compared to my turbo .. i need one lads mad mota :evil: the mpg was about 20mpg not as bad as i expected  :grin:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: barrym381 on 15 March 2012, 22:30
drove one today just a short run.. and wow the power is there as soon as plant foot well awesome.. adn handling is completely diffeent compared to my turbo .. i need one lads mad mota :evil: the mpg was about 20mpg not as bad as i expected  :grin:
so are you thinkin of gettin a 4mo then :grin:
Title: Re: v5
Post by: navmk4gti on 15 March 2012, 22:35
drove one today just a short run.. and wow the power is there as soon as plant foot well awesome.. adn handling is completely diffeent compared to my turbo .. i need one lads mad mota :evil: the mpg was about 20mpg not as bad as i expected  :grin:
so are you thinkin of gettin a 4mo then :grin:

thinks its more.. i need one :laugh:..
Title: Re: v5
Post by: barrym381 on 15 March 2012, 22:38
drove one today just a short run.. and wow the power is there as soon as plant foot well awesome.. adn handling is completely diffeent compared to my turbo .. i need one lads mad mota :evil: the mpg was about 20mpg not as bad as i expected  :grin:
so are you thinkin of gettin a 4mo then :grin:

thinks its more.. i need one :laugh:..
:grin: :grin: i still miss her old 4mo so i know how u feel