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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: ozzy on 24 January 2006, 08:42

Title: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: ozzy on 24 January 2006, 08:42
Hi folks, newbie here, looking to change from a 325 to a Golf 1.8T (mk4), anything in particular to look out for, engine/body/recalls etc?  thanks in advance, ozzy.
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: nadlad on 24 January 2006, 09:49
look out the boner u will get once u take it out for a spin and throttle it
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: ozzy on 24 January 2006, 10:01
lol, you think its going to be quicker, and that much quicker than my 325, i dont think so!!!!
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 24 January 2006, 10:15
Quote from: ozzy on 24 January 2006, 10:01
lol, you think its going to be quicker, and that much quicker than my 325, i dont think so!!!!

A standard 150 no, but a 180 would be very close. Don't forget your tank is over 200 kg's heavier than a Mk4, & has about 190 bhp, IIRC? - Power-to-weight ratio, my friend. :wink:

My Golf was a 150, now £475 later it's 202 bhp..... I laugh at 325 drivers as I go past. :tongue: :smug: :cool:
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: ozzy on 24 January 2006, 10:41
i'm going to look at a 150 hp, so it'll be close.  anyway, not here for a performance discussion between my bmw, and the Golf, was really after any proper/serious suggestions on what to look at on a mk4 Gti, thanks.
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 24 January 2006, 11:17
Quote from: ozzy on 24 January 2006, 10:41
i'm going to look at a 150 hp, so it'll be close. anyway, not here for a performance discussion between my bmw, and the Golf, was really after any proper/serious suggestions on what to look at on a mk4 Gti, thanks.

Fair enough. Common things are plastic clips on the window regulators break, window might just go clunk & stay down one day. Ask if they've ever been replaced. The new kits have the modified metal clips.

Rubber inside the re-circulation valve splits, leaving a rather loud 'chatterey' sound when you lift off the gas to change gear etc.

Water leaks through the rear headlights and/or rear wash-wipe pipe comes off. Check rear footwells & the bottom of the side comparments in the boot for water.

- Petrol cap motor seizes. Won't lock shut if it has.

I'll come back if I think of anything else.
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: nadlad on 24 January 2006, 12:21
seems liek u love ure bmw so keep it
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: ozzy on 24 January 2006, 12:33
yes i do love my bmw, and bmws in general, but im also a vw fan, i used to have a mk2 gti, and still have an air cooled bus!  just its time to replace the 3 series, and its going to be replaced by either a mk4 gti, or a newer 3 series (e46), cant decide at the mo, taking a gti out for a test drive this aft'n.
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: APS on 24 January 2006, 13:22
Quote from: ozzy on 24 January 2006, 10:41
i'm going to look at a 150 hp, so it'll be close.  anyway, not here for a performance discussion between my bmw, and the Golf, was really after any proper/serious suggestions on what to look at on a mk4 Gti, thanks.

Well said ... after owning a Ford Cougar V6 for the last 3 years i changed to the 1.8T Mk4 (150) a little over 2 weeks ago now ... the Cougar would have eaten the Golf for breaky ... but thats not the issue .... i personally wouldnt change back now , i love the Golf ... its a lot more practical and more important more MPG !

Besides if you want performance you can always go into an aftermarket chip/re-map etc...

you wont be sorry ...
Regards APS
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 24 January 2006, 14:07
Quote from: ozzy on 24 January 2006, 12:33
yes i do love my bmw, and bmws in general, but im also a vw fan, i used to have a mk2 gti, and still have an air cooled bus! just its time to replace the 3 series, and its going to be replaced by either a mk4 gti, or a newer 3 series (e46), cant decide at the mo, taking a gti out for a test drive this aft'n.

If you can, try & find a 180 to test drive. They are loads better than the 150 (AGU engine). Besides the extra ponies, they have VVT, a better turbo (KO3s) & a 'drive-by-wire' throttle instead of the traditional cable.
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 24 January 2006, 14:10
ps I really think you'll find the 150 sluggish. But, if performance isn't the main thing your looking at, then good luck with the search. :smiley:
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: GazB on 24 January 2006, 21:06
Quote from: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 24 January 2006, 14:07

If you can, try & find a 180 to test drive. They are loads better than the 150 (AGU engine). Besides the extra ponies, they have VVT, a better turbo (KO3s) & a 'drive-by-wire' throttle instead of the traditional cable.

Extra ponies yes :wink:, but the 150 bhp(AUM) has VVT, a KO3s and drive by wire and when they are remapped there is no difference in BHP then
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: ozzy on 25 January 2006, 10:45
well i bought the golf, performance is pretty good, bye bye bmw's for now!
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 25 January 2006, 13:42
Quote from: GazB on 24 January 2006, 21:06
Quote from: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 24 January 2006, 14:07

If you can, try & find a 180 to test drive. They are loads better than the 150 (AGU engine). Besides the extra ponies, they have VVT, a better turbo (KO3s) & a 'drive-by-wire' throttle instead of the traditional cable.

Extra ponies yes :wink:, but the 150 bhp(AUM) has VVT, a KO3s and drive by wire and when they are remapped there is no difference in BHP then

Ah, yes, I forgot about that one! (& my mate's got one , too!) :rolleyes:
Title: Re: looking to buy a 1.8T
Post by: GazB on 25 January 2006, 14:57
 :embarassed:I'll forgive you Ivor :embarassed:

Well done Ozzy, hope all goes well :cool: