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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: ss on 23 March 2007, 10:47

Title: Buying a mark 4 turbo
Post by: ss on 23 March 2007, 10:47

Looking at various mark 4 turbos, any help appreciated.

Are there any common faults to look for?

Got the chance of a 2000 model with no service history, sounds dodgy to me, can this be checked?

Also got the chance of a 51 plate 1.8 T but it was cat D damaged then repaired, can someone please tell me more about this as i know very little about it and how it effects the value? Cheers

Title: Re: Buying a mark 4 turbo
Post by: topher on 23 March 2007, 12:01

First of all, welcome to the forum. Secondly, the search button is your best friend :grin:

The common faults question has been asked hundreds of times so you should find your answers pretty quickly.

Do they have a reason for the lack of service history? A lost service book, or DIY servicing are reasonable excuses. I personally stay away from CatD write-offs unless they are dirt cheap, because your  insurer will give you sod all in the event of a total loss.

Title: Re: Buying a mark 4 turbo
Post by: ss on 23 March 2007, 13:32

Thanks,

would it effect my insurance costs being a cat d? What sort of money do you think it is worth? I personally think it is cheap but im new to volkswagens. Cheers.

Title: Re: Buying a mark 4 turbo
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 23 March 2007, 13:44

There's a good 'sticky' buying guide at the top of the section, BTW. :wink:

A Cat D will be harder to sell on!

I'd personally avoid them, but it's upto you.....