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General => General discussion => Topic started by: Raz on 20 August 2006, 09:03
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Hello all.
Im currently looking for a new car, and have come across the 1.8/2.0GTI , its a fine looking motor (98-00 model)
I was just looking for some advice before i go look at/buy one.
What is a good price, i've seen quite a few for around 3-4k mark which is my budget is this good vaule for money?
What problems should i look out for?
And how does it compare to other cars its size (leon/focus)
What is insurance like (groupings)
And main difference between 1.8 and 2.0
many thnaks
:grin:
RaZ
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Welcome to the site. I think we've been a bit slack by not answering you. :smiley:
1)To check the values look on www.parkers.co.uk and just compare the prices on autotrader but differentiate between the engine sizes and the turbos to get an accurate price.
2)For problems do a search in the mk4 section or put a thread up in there.
3)I'm not sure how it compares to a focus (I wouldn't buy one :shocked: ), but a decent leon should not be over looked.
4)Parkers website will tell you the insurance groups
5)I'm no mk4 expert that's for sure, but from what I can gather the 1.8 is a 20v engine but you can get a 1.8t 20v so it's a turbo (best option if possible, 150bhp minimum :wink: ). I'd say stay away from the 2.0 8v GTI as they don't seem to get a good press and they are about 115bhp but are quite heavy so bhp per tonne is very low.
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Get a Cupra Leon, more car, less money. Same engine.