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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: TopRaver on 13 May 2012, 10:07
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hi bought my first mk4 golf about two months ago and thought buzzing. Now im wondering weather its worth spending on or just getting a newer model. Its 10 yrs old and has just reached 100k.
Im new to all this so please go easy :grin: any suggestions much appriciated.
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It's personal coice,, mine on 110k and going in for a remap
Wit bigger turbo,, just get it mapd,,have a look at the for sale section
And have a look a Tobys turbo if that don't make up ur mind then nuthink will :)
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mines 11 years old 136k remapped ad going strong
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I see modding as a hobby.
So I don't mind spending money on the car as im not into football or other similar things people spend quite a lot of money on.
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As above really its a hobby even when i was 16 i had a silver and red yamaha aerox within a week i stripped it down exhaust rollers ect and even got the panels sprayed :evil: black with yellow trim bits used to get 61 (optimistic speedo) out of that beast lol its the same now just move expensive
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Thanks guys. Thing is im not very competant mechanicaly :cry: nor do i have the space and time to give it a go :angry:
Theres a few bits i'd like to get done such as engine, exhaust, wheels, abit of bodywork etc.
Its never really been a hobby for me and i think the experts may see me coming :shocked: ive a few idea's how id like me car to look but to be honest i don't no where to start :embarassed: or where to take it.
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What are you looking to do make it faster or look better ?
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I don't think i can do much to make it any faster as its the 2.0 :lipsrsealed: but as far as looks its immaculatly bog standard in reflex silver.
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I don't think i can do much to make it any faster as its the 2.0 :lipsrsealed: but as far as looks its immaculatly bog standard.
sell it get yourself a turbo :smiley:
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Thanks. What do u think the chance's are trading it in againts a turbo or v5? :drool: i feel abit daft asking.
Don't think garages would go for swapping a 2.0 for a 1.8. Looks like im stuck with it as im not that confident it will sell.
All advice is much appriciated :smiley:
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Thanks. What do u think the chance's are trading it in againts a turbo or v5? :drool: i feel abit daft asking.
Don't think garages would go for swapping a 2.0 for a 1.8. Looks like im stuck with it as im not that confident it will sell.
All advice is much appriciated :smiley:
could always put a for sale ad up if it sells buy a turbo as they are cheap enough now :smiley:
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In terms of financial recoup, no, they're not worth it.
Spending on service and maintenance, yes, but spend on it like a 17 year old does on his first car with bolt on tack, then you won't see that money again.
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120k 12 years old.
aslong as its looked after should be fine for many more miles
as for you not being very mechanicle minded, nows the perfect time to start, if you get stuck on anything post up on here and im sure people will be happy to help.
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The only good thing is it has full service history :grin: i am fairly mechanicly minded just not competant at doing the work myself and never no best places to get work done.
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id say yes.... but ur never get ur money back!
mine owes me over 7k, id be lucky to see 5k back i recon, unless i break it, but its to nice to break :undecided: