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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: douglas on 07 October 2017, 12:02
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Hi all,
I have an O2 GTi and after a recent visit to the garage for a diagnosis of what ails it, turns out it's in better nick than I thought. A misfire in cylinder 2 and a water leak at the thermostat housing are the only significant issues. That being the case Ive decided to put aside a few hundred pounds per month to spend on the car as I now intend on it becoming a second, 'weekend' car for us rather than selling it which was my original intention.
My question to you all is this: What would your advice be in terms of where to start 'wasting' money as my Wife would have it on my old Jalopy?!
* It's bodywork has a few bumps and scrapes but nothing major.
* It has a slooooow oil leak and needs topped up with about 500ml every 6-8 weeks.
* I'd like to look at a Leather, heated interior - currently it has neither. Is this a good or bad idea?
* I don't want to molest the bodywork, I'm keen to keep it as close to original as possible, however, what about taking the original alloys and wrapping/refurbishing etc them?
*The car has nothing like the power it would have had when it left the factory 15 years ago - where should I start looking in terms of how I might bring some of those horses back?!
* I fancy having the engine bay smartened up - clean it, paint it, alternative parts, what do you think?
Answers to any and all of these questions would be gratefully received as well as thoughts on whether or not it would be better paying a specialist/professional or taking it on myself - Im not a trained mechanic but I am a former Engineer and that along with Youtube Videos gives me a small amount of ability! I should also say that I am near Glasgow, in case you have any suggestions in terms of specialists/suppliers
Cheers
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Is the car a 2.0 or 1.8 turbo :smiley:
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2.0 - shoulda mentioned that!
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If it was me I would sell your car and buy a 1.8t if your after a bit more power :smiley: you can buy one with full heated leather for 5-600 quid these days
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Ah I see. I was just thinking that their might be a relatively easy way to replace some worn out bits and bobs in my engine - a 1.8T though? I hadn't thought of that as an option. The only problem with that is sentimental attachment to my current car!!
I should also add that as I know my own car, faults and all, for entirely unsentimental reasons it makes more sense to me to stick with my own... better the devil you know and all that :evil:
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The 1.8t comes with a bit more power as standard and I can help you with a bit more power if required with the 1.8t the 2.0 is a bit harder to get more power but if your attached to the car bodywork is not a problem neither is fitting leather seats but to buy these parts you could buy another car for a few quid more
https://www.gumtree.com/p/volkswagen/vw-gti-turbo-20v/1269298686
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The 1.8t comes with a bit more power as standard and I can help you with a bit more power if required with the 1.8t the 2.0 is a bit harder to get more power but if your attached to the car bodywork is not a problem neither is fitting leather seats but to buy these parts you could buy another car for a few quid more
https://www.gumtree.com/p/volkswagen/vw-gti-turbo-20v/1269298686
Crikey that is tempting! Dammit, more questions than answers now! Ok, time to persuade my wife that £800 on a 17 odd year old car is actually a great idea!!
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The 1.8t comes with a bit more power as standard and I can help you with a bit more power if required with the 1.8t the 2.0 is a bit harder to get more power but if your attached to the car bodywork is not a problem neither is fitting leather seats but to buy these parts you could buy another car for a few quid more
https://www.gumtree.com/p/volkswagen/vw-gti-turbo-20v/1269298686
Crikey that is tempting! Dammit, more questions than answers now! Ok, time to persuade my wife that £800 on a 17 odd year old car is actually a great idea!!
Ah but you can sell your own car and it's not that much to change to a car with the extras your after :smiley: and there is plenty of 1.8t golfs for that money or less
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Yeah, I'm showing her your post as soon as she's home!! I will of course update on how negotiations go! Thanks again
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Yeah, I'm showing her your post as soon as she's home!! I will of course update on how negotiations go! Thanks again
I would offer that guy 600 then see how negotiations go :smiley:
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That's an absolute bargain...
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That's an absolute bargain...
Plenty of them about at that money now :smiley:
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Right chaps,
that car that you sent the link for - it sold before I had a chance to seriously think about it. I'll need to keep looking! Apart from Gumtree/Ebay, what other sites would you recommend for looking at? I looked at Pistonheads but prices there are not what I'm looking for!
I'm still seriously thinking about sticking with my own car, inferior 2.0 or not! :cry:
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There is plenty on gumtree and eBay and what colour is your car
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There is plenty on gumtree and eBay and what colour is your car
It's black - seems to have a wee sparkle through the paint - not sure what colour that is - being colour blind its not my strongpoint!
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There is plenty on gumtree and eBay and what colour is your car
It's black - seems to have a wee sparkle through the paint - not sure what colour that is - being colour blind its not my strongpoint!
Probably lc9z diamond black my mate breaking a 3 door one just now :smiley:
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Mine is 5 door so I presume that a lot of the bodywork/interior wont transfer over?
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Mine is 5 door so I presume that a lot of the bodywork/interior wont transfer over?
The wings bumpers and tailgate can all be swapped over but with your car being black there is plenty of choice :smiley: