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Title: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: Scottymk4 on 22 September 2013, 09:31

hi guys, new to the site and going to look at a few gti's today, anything in particular I should be looking out for?

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: Nino on 22 September 2013, 10:32

Try the key in the lock in the boot (often wont work), Check service history, if a cambelt has been done, make sure the water pump has also been done also.
Drive it, Turbo should kick in about 2.5 RPM and hold not jolt about

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: shiloh on 22 September 2013, 10:39

Not as technically minded as minded as some of the other folks on here but with mine I found rust on the front quarter pannel wheel arch, apparently they are notorious for this, also rust under one of the doors at the central pillar corner, vw wanted 2 grand to repair it however, got a guy to do the same work for 250! Might also be worth seeing the last time the timing belt was changed as it has to be done every 4years and costs around 400 quid. 

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: Steve_PD on 22 September 2013, 10:50

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

 :wink:

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: Scottymk4 on 22 September 2013, 15:41

Thanks for the info guys

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: barrym381 on 22 September 2013, 18:28

Quote from: Scottymk4 on 22 September 2013, 15:41

Thanks for the info guys

what kind of gti you thinking an budget  :wink:

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: Scottymk4 on 22 September 2013, 18:30

Why you got one for sale ?

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: barrym381 on 22 September 2013, 18:36

Quote from: Scottymk4 on 22 September 2013, 18:30

Why you got one for sale ?

:grin: :grin: my car is always for sale at the right price  :wink: but i know a few

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: Scottymk4 on 22 September 2013, 18:38

Looking for a black one.... You know of any,  what prices?

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: barrym381 on 22 September 2013, 18:41

Quote from: Scottymk4 on 22 September 2013, 18:38

Looking for a black one.... You know of any,  what prices?

yes i know of a couple is it a 1.8 turbo you want  :smiley:

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: Scottymk4 on 22 September 2013, 18:43

Not fussed if turbo or not

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: Scottymk4 on 22 September 2013, 18:45

Not fussed if turbo or not as long as it runs good

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: barrym381 on 22 September 2013, 18:46

make sure you get a turbo 1 mate trust me  :wink: a forum members car sure jockgti is selling up too an i will sell mine for the right money  :wink:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/volkswagen-golf-gti-anniversary-180bhp/1032238597

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: Scottymk4 on 22 September 2013, 18:51

Bit out my price range but a stunning car

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: barrym381 on 22 September 2013, 19:45

http://www.scottishvag.net/viewtopic.php?f=207&t=113417

Title: Re: buying first mk4 gti
Post by: Scottymk4 on 22 September 2013, 20:25

Thanks mate, will take a look