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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: ^Trickster^ on 16 May 2006, 22:54
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Hi All
Havent even had a chance to sit and search the forum yet, thought id just say Hi :smiley:
We have a polo which we have had since my girlfriend passed her test just over a year ago, we are now looking into picking up another car and im considering a Mk4 GTI Turbo. She likes the look of them and I have no reason to dislike one.
However since Ill be driving it alot I wouldnt mind a run down on whats possible and what is not, I have an MR2 Turbo which is more of a hobby car now than a daily driver and I wont let her drive it. Im wondering what power is easily accessible with the 1.8 turbo engine, what kind of power does the fuel system, turbo and engine management allow, is it aN AFM setup, MAP setup etc?
A general rundown would be great in this area.
Also are there any common problems to look out for, especially when going to buy one. Dont want to end up with a dog that I have to do loads of work on just to keep road worthy haha
Regards and I am searching the forums!
Graeme
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if u dont want to end up with a dog that needs loads of work dont get a golf mk4 too problamatic, search fro cars which dont have a forum there usually the ones with less problems!!
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Every car has a forum.
Anyone with some real information?
Graeme
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=38557.0
check out that link - will give you a good indication :smiley: yes every car has their problems but life would be boring if they didn't!! :grin: :grin:
and welcome to the forum mate :cool:
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Hey Rhyso
Thanks, I should of noticed that link last night shouldnt I haha
:)
Graeme
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no worries mate.
also see the a thread below by Ivor MKIV Turbo - he's put together the engine codes and what you can expect to see with a remap :cool:
alternatively you could get an oil burner :wink: map it and ride the torque :laugh:
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I was considering a TDI, but im not really clued up on diesel motors!
Graeme
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Thanks for the replies.
Car looks great, I really love them in black.
220-230hp should be pretty nice to drive, Im not after too much power thats what my MR2 is for really, but i think 150hp will be too little for me.
Graeme
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Thanks for the replies.
Car looks great, I really love them in black.
220-230hp should be pretty nice to drive, Im not after too much power thats what my MR2 is for really, but i think 150hp will be too little for me.
Graeme
Yeah it will be - It's quite a hefty hatch! 0-60 about 8.5, IIRC. Will be more like 6-6.5 secs after the Revo. :cool:
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I just sold my 1.8t for a TDi, same sort of power and double the fuel economy
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Any less spec on the tdi as opposed to the gti?
Graeme
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not that i can think of mate. make sure you go for the GT TDI's though; they're the ones that come with electric windows, aircon, etc etc.
then its a case of picking the engine. later models (01 onwards i think :undecided:) come with the 115, 130 and 150bhp engines and a 6 speed box.
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i wouldnt go for a 115 tdi if your looking for a decent power gain after mapping....
130 or 150 models are far more productive
i got a 110 early model... saving for some power, but its a daily driver (mainly the missus, so i dont want anything too powerful or she'll kill herself! ......... now theres a thought??!! :evil:...only kiddin)
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The 130 is a better all round car than the 150 tbh, the power is more usable. I drive 50 miles a day in mine and average between 50 - 55 mpg (and I don't hang around :wink:)
You can also REVO the TDI for £400 plus VAT. Brings BHP upto 170 BUT more importantly the torque rises from 229 to 280! :shocked:
http://www.revotechnik.com/products/softwareProduct.aspx?pvID=167
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You shouldnt want to be talked into a car, you should already want the car and be asking what goes wrong with them and whats good about them. If you still want it after the opinions/experiences have been expressed, then good for you.
Dont want to end up with a dog that I have to do loads of work on just to keep road worthy haha
Realistically, mk4s aren't all that old, and unless you get an accident damaged one, then you wont be getting a dog...
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Every car has its pros and cons, they all have things that go wrong, I am simply weighing up this car against others, this one does come out on top as far as I am concerned.
I dont mind doing basic repairs etc, but I dont have alot of time to devote to the car, alot of them are near 100k miles, im trying to find out what sort of things are going wrong, if anything is at this kind of milage. I am devoting alot of time to building one engine already, so basically I want something with decent power, plenty of spec and safe for my girlfriend to drive. But with potential for abit of easy tuning.
I think ill be going for a petrol engine rather than a diesel, I do not mind diesels at all, but im more at home with a petrol turbo engine.
Thanks for all the advice up to now.
Graeme