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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Martin2007 on 07 August 2008, 10:44
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Hello Folks
I've just joined up, first post and all that...
I'm looking to get a mk4 1.8T and I've come across one!! It's a 2001 model, 54k miles, 1 owner and immaculate with full service history, taxed and MOT'd. I'm going to view it at the weekend I think, it'll be the first Golf I've been to look at, is there anything in particular that I should be looking out for? Anyone got any pointers for me?
Any comments at all appreciated! :)
Oh, and it's advertised for £4,395 by the way, seems a good price?
Martin
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sounds a good price drop him down to £4000.
o and welcome to the forum :wink:
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Cheers mate.
'Spose it's worth a try lol. God, I'm getting all excited.
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u shud its agood car then u start the mods hope u hav deep pocket :grin:
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Just spoke to the guy on the phone, he can let it go for £3,100. Going to view it tonight now lol. So hopefully I'' be driving home in her! First on the agenda for mods? Dump Valve, Cold Air Intake and Cat Back?
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Just spoke to the guy on the phone, he can let it go for £3,100. Going to view it tonight now lol. So hopefully I'' be driving home in her! First on the agenda for mods? Dump Valve, Cold Air Intake and Cat Back?
beware he has knocked off £1300 f@&k me thats alot :shocked:
have u got a link to hav a look at it m8
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typo?
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Yes, typo lol. £4,100 haha.
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Here's the http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-111-240-4294966995-4294967159/advert.action?R=200831315333307&distance=47&postcode=st44pt&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage= (http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-111-240-4294966995-4294967159/advert.action?R=200831315333307&distance=47&postcode=st44pt&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=)
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Here's the http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-111-240-4294966995-4294967159/advert.action?R=200831315333307&distance=47&postcode=st44pt&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage= (http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-111-240-4294966995-4294967159/advert.action?R=200831315333307&distance=47&postcode=st44pt&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=)
Where you getting it from, those pics look like they're taken where Robert Miles (Golfsgalore.co.uk) take their pics. Which is where I got my car from!
Tim
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I know that it says 5dr when it's actually 3. When listing on Autotrader, are the vehicle details listed using the reg provided by the seller?? I didn't think anything of it before, but now I think about it, it could be dodgy?
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The guys in Ramsbottom.
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Here's the http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-111-240-4294966995-4294967159/advert.action?R=200831315333307&distance=47&postcode=st44pt&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage= (http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-111-240-4294966995-4294967159/advert.action?R=200831315333307&distance=47&postcode=st44pt&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=)
thats nice that m8 get him down to £4000 u will b able to.
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I know that it says 5dr when it's actually 3. When listing on Autotrader, are the vehicle details listed using the reg provided by the seller?? I didn't think anything of it before, but now I think about it, it could be dodgy?
do an online insurance quote with the reg and it will tell u 3door or 5 door.
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may be library pictures. I swear they're taken from golfsgalore.co.uk. Have a look.
Tim
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http://golfsgalore.co.uk/vehicle-details.asp?new=®ion=&order=&Model=&Make=¬Make=¬Model=&BodyType=&FuelType=&Transmission=&intMin=&intMax=&RSpage=1&ID=573591&popup=
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Just checked mate, they're the exact same pictures arn't they. Something dodgy going on here then!!
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yeah ask him. engine bay pics can be from anywhere!
Could just be a pic maybe he don't have a digital camera. I'd phone and ask though.
Don't get your hopes up BTW and don't rush into buying one, ive had 2 mk4s and seen about 20-30 each time before I've bought, there are dogs around as most have been company cars that weren't cared for. Make sure it's tidy and thats half the battle.
Tim
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Bugger! I was all excited about that too lol. It does seem very dodgy though, listed as a 5 door, pics taken from a dealer site for a 53 plate too. Hmmm. Bloody good job I came here first though really. Well spotted T_J_G! Thanks.
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does sound like a good price for a 1.8T with the many miles on
as said confirm when you go and look if you still plan to.
check the ad
superb condition best colour
reflex silver 4TW
ps welcome to the forum
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Bugger! I was all excited about that too lol. It does seem very dodgy though, listed as a 5 door, pics taken from a dealer site for a 53 plate too. Hmmm. Bloody good job I came here first though really. Well spotted T_J_G! Thanks.
No worries mate. Have you called him to ask about the pics. It does suggest though it's probably in crap condition! There's plenty around!
Tim:afro:
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Just got in touch with the guy, he said his brother had placed the advert for him and has no idea why he would use pictures from a dealers website. He's going to contact him now and see what's going on, I have got the reg off him and MOT certificate number.
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What's the best place to do a vehicle check online??
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you can do a basic one on autotrader for free I think. Other than that try AA or RAC, think they will have a garantee aswell!
Tim
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What's the best place to do a vehicle check online??
moneysupermarket is the best
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Cheers for the replies. I've done a vehicle check, comes back clear HPI, theft etc. I just need the VIN off the car now and then that will be verified against the DVLA database I would presume and if that comes back ok, the car is fine?
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see if this helps m8
http://www.abvwc.org.uk/vw_vin.htm
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Welcome :afro:
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Hi
Just to update, everything seems fine with the car. I'm going back tonight to pick it up. It was all genuine. :)
Just thinking about what mods to order now...
I was thinking about getting the Carbonio CAI - How loud is this kit? Is it up there with the best?.
Forge 007p - What does this sound like? I do want to hear the noise, I was contemplating the spiltr, but I've spotted some bad reports on here so I think I'll steer clear. What about the Baileys? What's that like? I do want noise as well as performance!!
There's loads more I want for it, but these'll do for now. Give me your suggestions, my pocket is on fire haha.
Martin
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Good glad it's genuine! Pics tonight then!;)
Forge 007 won't make a noise unless combined with a cold air induction kit.
Carbonio and BMC CDA seem to be the top rated induction kits.
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i have a Carbonio kit sounds very good nice deep sound when u put ur foot down,plus i have forge 007p which is not to loud just the way i like it :cool: but u want a loud noise go 4 a baileys
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What model is the Baileys DV, I can't find any info on it. That's a recirc too I assume?? I was going to get the Carbonio from Awesome-GTI tomorrow but they're all out. :(
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What model is the Baileys DV, I can't find any info on it. That's a recirc too I assume?? I was going to get the Carbonio from Awesome-GTI tomorrow but they're all out. :(
the baileys is a bump vavle so you get a much louder sound than the forge 1s
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So it's just an atmospheric dump valve? Does that not mess up something to do with some air flow sensor or something? Sorry, I'm a n00b lol.
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Other mods I want to do are debadge! The GTI and Golf badger on the rear, are they just adhesive and not pinned? What about the VW badge (Altough I'm not sure about that one yet)? And on the grille, would I just get the badgeless grille, like the bonrath one on awesome gti?
Cheers
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Other mods I want to do are debadge! The GTI and Golf badger on the rear, are they just adhesive and not pinned? What about the VW badge (Altough I'm not sure about that one yet)? And on the grille, would I just get the badgeless grille, like the bonrath one on awesome gti?
Cheers
the rear vw badge leave two holes and indentation that will need smoothing or get the shaaran vw badge that will leave it flush.
regarding the front grill yes just get the badgeless 1 off awesome gti.
i wud recommend the forge 007p it still gives off a good sound.
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