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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: DaveGTiMK on 14 February 2008, 15:31

Title: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: DaveGTiMK on 14 February 2008, 15:31: been toying with the idea of getting a MK4.

found this one and was a little smitten with the odd colour, nasty I know but it has kind of grone on me...

what do you think?

could do with lowering and some 17 inch chrome rims.

(http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=662622892)

1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.8 GTi 5dr Hatchback
Price:
Ã‚£2,500No offers.

Features: 83,800 miles Manual GREEN Petrol Hatchback 1781 cc Full Description: Glossary of Terms

Manual, 83,800 miles, Metallic Green, 5 door, Aircon, ABS, Power Steering, Alarm/Immobiliser, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Alloy wheels with good tyres, Body coloured bumpers, Remote Central locking, Airbags, Drivers Armrest, Some history/reciepts, 2 owners, Filters changed recently, Good condition inside and out, 12 Months MOT, 6 Months TAX. Cheap Insurance-group 10. Priced to sell. NO CANVASSERS/TELESALES. Ã‚£2,500. No offers.
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: Ridg on 14 February 2008, 15:41: looks like a good spec for the money, only downside is that its the 1.8 and not the 1.8T

the 1.8 is 125 bhp and not that quick for a GTI, still good cars but you'll be getting left behind by GT TDI's and 1.8T's
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: Ashmond on 14 February 2008, 15:43: get the tubby version mate, trust me you wont regret it!
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: DaveGTiMK on 14 February 2008, 16:12: I think you may be right, colud feel sluggish after owning a 2.0 16v MK3

1.8T it is then.
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: Rhyso on 14 February 2008, 16:20: Quote from: DaveGTiMK on 14 February 2008, 16:12
I think you may be right, colud feel sluggish after owning a 2.0 16v MK3

1.8T it is then.

think you mean GT TDI 1.9 in either 130 or 150 flavours :afro: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: THiNK on 14 February 2008, 16:24: Quote from: Rhyso on 14 February 2008, 16:20
Quote from: DaveGTiMK on 14 February 2008, 16:12
I think you may be right, colud feel sluggish after owning a 2.0 16v MK3

1.8T it is then.

think you mean GT TDI 1.9 in either 130 or 150 flavours :afro: :laugh: :laugh:

No don't look for one of those! It will make my already hard job finding one harder after Rhyso's recommendation! :wink:

CS
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: DaveGTiMK on 14 February 2008, 16:29: still a bit pricy on the TDi's

can get a 1.8t Gti for around Ã‚£2500

The TDi models seem to be much newer and henc more in the Ã‚£4k region. and the high BHP versions seem to have a premium.

Always been a petrol head rather than a diesel head anyway, I like revs. :laugh:
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: vdub_adz on 14 February 2008, 16:34: plz plz plz people dnt buy this car as i no the driver. he a indian boy racer and its been ragged hard. i can take pics if any1 wants to prove it. its out side my house now as i type this.
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: DaveGTiMK on 14 February 2008, 16:38: anyone driven one of these??

lots of car for the monies. Tempted. :smug:

(http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=660895542)

1999 T Reg VOLKSWAGEN Passat 2.8 V6 Syncro Sport
Price:
Ã‚£2,495

Features: Manual Blue Petrol Saloon 2771 cc T reg (1999) Full Description: Glossary of Terms

Metallic Blue. central doorlocks with remote control, first to see will buy, full dealer service history, half leather seats, high spec, HPI CLEAR, power steering, radio/cd/cassette, Alloy wheels, Climate Control, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Spoiler, Sports seats. Ã‚£2,495
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: (shakey) on 14 February 2008, 16:46: hi mt8,
i have onwed a 1.8 non turbo i it is nothing compaired to the 1.8 turb which i own now :grin:,
go for the 1.8t trust me its a big diffrence.
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: ben_n_katie on 14 February 2008, 16:50: That colour grew on me too.

I honestly think you need a 1.8T as they are very nice and quick when you need it :)
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: richw911 on 14 February 2008, 18:15: As said really go for 1.8T- Get an insurance quote you might well be suprised :wink:
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: remapped on 14 February 2008, 20:32: trying not to waste money myself on the mk3 saving for a 1.8T 20v mk4

go for a black 3door 1.8t :cool: :cool: or gunmetal :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: remapped on 14 February 2008, 20:37: Quote from: richw911 on 14 February 2008, 18:15
As said really go for 1.8T- Get an insurance quote you might well be suprised :wink:

just did that and i am surprised !!

my mk3 works out about the same ??? !!! :shocked: :shocked: can it be right ?
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: leeroy20vt on 14 February 2008, 20:39: when i got my 18t it was 20 quid dearer than my mk3 8 v i was well happy lol
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: DaveGTiMK on 15 February 2008, 08:34: from what I can tell my 2.0 16v is a higher group than the MK4 1.8t so insurance shoould be no problem.

What are they like for reliability, always been a bit put off, whats a Turbo cost to replace?
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: DaveGTiMK on 15 February 2008, 08:37: hhhmmmm leather....

colour :sick: shame. :cry:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-X-reg-VW-Golf-1-8T-GTi_W0QQitemZ300197384041QQihZ020QQcategoryZ9873QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-X-reg-VW-Golf-1-8T-GTi_W0QQitemZ300197384041QQihZ020QQcategoryZ9873QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
(http://carad.ebayimg.com/i8/02/a/000/78/10/a0ba_4.JPG)
(http://carad.ebayimg.com/i24/05/a/000/78/10/9903_4.JPG)
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: DaveGTiMK on 15 February 2008, 08:41: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-Volkswagen-Golf-GTI-1-8-20v-turbo_W0QQitemZ160207458116QQihZ006QQcategoryZ9873QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#onPhotoChoice (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-Volkswagen-Golf-GTI-1-8-20v-turbo_W0QQitemZ160207458116QQihZ006QQcategoryZ9873QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#onPhotoChoice)

like this and the colour is my top choice, always wanted a blue car, bloody miles away though :angry:

(http://carad.ebayimg.com/i5/05/a/000/78/12/afe1_4.JPG)
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: AlanD on 15 February 2008, 09:11: Ã‚£2500 is a little tight imo.

Id save up about Ã‚£3.5 at least! Preferably Ã‚£4 - 4.5 (thats just me tho).

And silver is the best colour (thats not just me, thats fact).
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: gooseuk on 15 February 2008, 10:13: Yes i say go for the 20v turbo no the non turbo.

But get diesel if you can afford lol
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: gtigolfturbs on 15 February 2008, 10:24: mate go for the 18T its a great car for your money everyone likes them looks great even if they are standard i could go on all day... buy 1 mate it will make you happy
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: DaveGTiMK on 15 February 2008, 11:26: YES PLEASE!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/337186.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/337186.htm)
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/fastavant/DSC00047-1.jpg)

sold :cry: :sad:
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: DaveGTiMK on 15 February 2008, 11:31: not seen this b4.......

V5 colour concept, anyone got one?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/161631.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/161631.htm)
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: DaveGTiMK on 15 February 2008, 11:32: air anyone.. PMSL.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/375445.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/375445.htm)
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: DaveGTiMK on 15 February 2008, 11:38: Values of a MK4 1.8t seem to range from Ã‚£2500 up to Ã‚£6000 whys that then?

Been looking at 99/00 plates.

although plan B is one of these, I like this one....

you get more for you monies. and 180bhp, apparently.

(http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/images/376501-1.jpg)
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/376501.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/376501.htm)
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: Ridg on 15 February 2008, 11:49: Quote from: DaveGTiMK on 15 February 2008, 11:38
Values of a MK4 1.8t seem to range from Ã‚£2500 up to Ã‚£6000 whys that then?

the later models are going to be the 180 bhp version and obviously being younger are going to have less miles and be in better condition hence more money.

you could always consider the A3 or even a skoda octavia all using the 1.8T and same chassis
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: AlanD on 15 February 2008, 12:52: Quote from: The_Ridge on 15 February 2008, 11:49
you could always consider the A3 or even a skoda octavia all using the 1.8T and same chassis

Been there and done that, went through a phase of being sure i was going to get the A3, then thought about the Leon but always came back to the MK4, just looks soooo much better imo.
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: DaveGTiMK on 15 February 2008, 13:36: I am old skool at heart but would like a modern motor, still can bring myself to buy a Skoda though, just can't do it. Guy at work has the VRs Octavia, its nice, but its a Skoda, can't do it and can't make me.

Audi is out as I need the 5 door thing, that leaves the Golf or Leon.

Leon has more power but probably feels cheaper than the Golf, its a toughie, will have to get out and test some.
Title: Re: like this mk4 what ya think?
Post by: richw911 on 15 February 2008, 18:43: Quote from: remapped on 14 February 2008, 20:37
Quote from: richw911 on 14 February 2008, 18:15
As said really go for 1.8T- Get an insurance quote you might well be suprised :wink:

just did that and i am surprised !!

my mk3 works out about the same ??? !!! :shocked: :shocked: can it be right ?

Yes indeed mate :afro: