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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: AlexKid on 07 August 2008, 20:29
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Hi.
I am looking at a MK4 Golf GTI 2.0 around 2000-2001 reg. I'm currently looking at getting one. I thought this would be the best place to ask what sort of things to look out for when buying. Common faults etc. What goes wrong with them and what sort of things to look for when viewing.
Many thanks,
Alex.
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welcome :smiley:
search function is your best friend :afro:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=38557.0
few people have 2.0's so no doubt they will be along shortly to advise
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Im thinking of selling mine if your interested.
Just in process of putting it through service. (Just hit 50k)
Will be done within the next few weeks.
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Have you thought about getting a 1.8T, is there any reason in particular that you are getting the 2.0 over the 1.8T?
The 1.8T has soooo much more grunt (150bhp compared to 115bhp) than the 2.0.
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had mine a few weeks now 2001 on a Y plate lovely car to drive peolpe slate it for the power but it isnt too bad in my opinion. but unsure of MPG at the moment trying to work it out after i have used a full tank. Whats your budget?
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Just thought it would be cheaper to insure generally. Also I never have really been fond of turbo variants.
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The 2.0 is an 'old tech' 8v engine and although it has less power than the 1.8T the fuel consumption is actually higher. Not to mention they drink oil for a hobby. Reliability wise the 1.8T is very reliable, certainly the mechanicals are rock solid, the common problems with them are generally the sensors (air mass, O2, temp sensor) most are very easy to sort yourself if you know which one's busted (this forum is a great help with that) and you will probably get a few more bells and whistles on the turbo model than the 2.0.
If modding is your game you can very easily take a 1.8T up to 200bhp for relatively little money while getting any significant performace gains out of the 2.0 will be difficult / expensive.
Insurance wise the 1.8T will be a little bit more expensive, depending on your age I suppose this could be a major decider!
Appols to the 2.0 owners, don't mean to diss your rides, both great cars and you won't be dissapointed either way :wink:
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as above really mate, i have a 2.0 and realli enjoy it but i do want a turbo (realli bad) but i brought a 2.0 1.because i didnt know what i know now about golfs and 2. for insurance realli 2 but the saving goes on for 1.8t
but at the end of the day its a mk4 GTI, it turns heads and people i.e chavs wont know a 2.0 from a 1.8t so if u aint bothered about a turbo and insurance is a prob go 2.0 :afro: also ring castrol and buy some shares in it coz u will need it!!!!!! :laugh:
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When i was looking at golfs just over a year ago when i got my derv. I test drove on of these. They aint to bad but in the end i wanted a derv for the mpg and cheap insurance and tax lol.
The thing i regreat with mine is not enough power now lol. Test drive the 2.0 8v valve first and then the 1.8 t. Dont settle on one untill you test drove both.
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Just thought it would be cheaper to insure generally. Also I never have really been fond of turbo variants.
What about the non-turbo 1.8 20v???
10 more bhp ---> 125 + more modern/efficient engine compared to the 2.0 8v.
AND you won't need shares in Mobil 1!!! :tongue: :grin:
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Ivor speaks the truth, again without trying to dis the 2.0 (I had one) the 1.8 N/A would be better to go for rather than the 2.0 if you dont want the turbo.
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Thanks for all the help so far guys. Is the general consensus then that the 2.0 drinks oil? I was under the impression that after 2001 the 1.8 (non-turbo) was no longer made and became the 2.0 instead.
I'll be test driving a 2.0 GTI and 1.8T tomorrow.
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Thanks for all the help so far guys. Is the general consensus then that the 2.0 drinks oil? I was under the impression that after 2001 the 1.8 (non-turbo) was no longer made and became the 2.0 instead.
I'll be test driving a 2.0 GTI and 1.8T tomorrow.
i bet u go 4 the 1.8t hands down :grin: :grin: :grin:
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What notable problems are there to look for when buying a 1.8T? Make sure it hasn't been driven too hard and FSH?
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What notable problems are there to look for when buying a 1.8T? Make sure it hasn't been driven too hard and FSH?
look 4 fsh make sure there is no smoke when u put ur foot down,oil leaks the obvious really
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What notable problems are there to look for when buying a 1.8T? Make sure it hasn't been driven too hard and FSH?
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=38557.0
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Don't think I'll get a 2.0 then.
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just be aware that the wife has a 1.4 seat leon when i bought it everyone said why bother with that they drink oil more than petrol WRONG i put quality oil in it and it doesnt use a drop.
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Fair point.
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No dai, your wrong. I can 100% confirm that that the 2.0 drinks oil like it was cola and I was also using the proper Castrol stuff.
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To be fair my 2.0 is partial to a drink of magnatex lol
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To be fair my 2.0 is partial to a drink of magnatex lol
GTI mat's is the same i think, and he uses quality oil. :undecided:
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time will tell for mine as havent had it long enough, anyway whats a bit of oil between car and owner :grin:
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time will tell for mine as havent had it long enough, anyway whats a bit of oil between car and owner :grin:
:grin: :grin: :laugh: Try GTI Mats dipstick mod...............
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time will tell for mine as havent had it long enough, anyway whats a bit of oil between car and owner :grin:
if we can sort your fuel problems you might end up with the best running 2.0 GTI :shocked: :shocked:
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time will tell for mine as havent had it long enough, anyway whats a bit of oil between car and owner :grin:
if we can sort your fuel problems you might end up with the best running 2.0 GTI :shocked: :shocked:
How did you get on? Whats wrong?
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time will tell for mine as havent had it long enough, anyway whats a bit of oil between car and owner :grin:
:grin: :grin: :laugh: Try GTI Mats dipstick mod...............
take it you mean put a longer dipstick in :grin: :grin:
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time will tell for mine as havent had it long enough, anyway whats a bit of oil between car and owner :grin:
if we can sort your fuel problems you might end up with the best running 2.0 GTI :shocked: :shocked:
How did you get on? Whats wrong?
looking at it this afternoon on vagcom, bit worried about MPG as only did 130 miles on half a tank :embarassed: :embarassed:
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time will tell for mine as havent had it long enough, anyway whats a bit of oil between car and owner :grin:
:grin: :grin: :laugh: Try GTI Mats dipstick mod...............
take it you mean put a longer dipstick in :grin: :grin:
Almost - dipstick inside the car so you check it at traffic lights :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: Legend is young mat!!!!!
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time will tell for mine as havent had it long enough, anyway whats a bit of oil between car and owner :grin:
if we can sort your fuel problems you might end up with the best running 2.0 GTI :shocked: :shocked:
How did you get on? Whats wrong?
looking at it this afternoon on vagcom, bit worried about MPG as only did 130 miles on half a tank :embarassed: :embarassed:
Ah yeah rhys said :undecided: that is very poor TBH :cry: Hope you sort it out bud.
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yeah me too or it will be going cant afford it with the mileage i do back and for to work :sad:
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yeah me too or it will be going cant afford it with the mileage i do back and for to work :sad:
Suprised rhy hasnt sold you the derv TBH
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yeah me too or it will be going cant afford it with the mileage i do back and for to work :sad:
Suprised rhy hasnt sold you the derv TBH
i told him to buy a derv and even found ones to look at - then he phones me to say he's bought a 2.0GTI
no helping some people :rolleyes:
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i think it's 50% mine anyway with the bits and pieces i have done on it :grin: :grin: he tried to convince me to get a derv but couldnt afford the extra money plus the leather attracted me to this one ha ha
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yeah me too or it will be going cant afford it with the mileage i do back and for to work :sad:
Suprised rhy hasnt sold you the derv TBH
i told him to buy a derv and even found ones to look at - then he phones me to say he's bought a 2.0GTI
no helping some people :rolleyes:
I was going to say thought you must have said somthing :grin: :laugh:
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yeah me too or it will be going cant afford it with the mileage i do back and for to work :sad:
Suprised rhy hasnt sold you the derv TBH
i told him to buy a derv and even found ones to look at - then he phones me to say he's bought a 2.0GTI
no helping some people :rolleyes:
anyway i like being abused for buying the wrong car :cry: next time im buying a renault heard the forum is more forgiving for not buying the best one available :grin: :grin:
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i think it's 50% mine anyway with the bits and pieces i have done on it :grin: :grin: he tried to convince me to get a derv but couldnt afford the extra money plus the leather attracted me to this one ha ha
lol :grin: at least rhys can help you with what mods to get :evil:
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i think it's 50% mine anyway with the bits and pieces i have done on it :grin: :grin: he tried to convince me to get a derv but couldnt afford the extra money plus the leather attracted me to this one ha ha
lol :grin: at least rhys can help you with what mods to get :evil:
he's got most done - lowered, wheels and tints :shocked: just an engine conversion now :tongue:
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shhhhhhhhhh dont tell anyone i was looking at salvage tdi's to transplant into mine
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What susp set up do you have?
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not sure actually was already done all i know is i got red springs and i think standard shocks, handles really well.
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not sure actually was already done all i know is i got red springs and i think standard shocks, handles really well.
Koni :undecided: yeah springs new make the car IMO! has rhys driven it yet? Make him get some a bit quicker :grin: :evil:
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not sure actually was already done all i know is i got red springs and i think standard shocks, handles really well.
Koni :undecided: yeah springs new make the car IMO! has rhys driven it yet? Make him get some a bit quicker :grin: :evil:
nope - not even seen it apart from pics - should see it today though
remember - i can't buy anything in August :afro: :grin: :grin:
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not sure actually was already done all i know is i got red springs and i think standard shocks, handles really well.
Koni :undecided: yeah springs new make the car IMO! has rhys driven it yet? Make him get some a bit quicker :grin: :evil:
no not yet he couldnt handle the power :smiley:
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not sure actually was already done all i know is i got red springs and i think standard shocks, handles really well.
Koni :undecided: yeah springs new make the car IMO! has rhys driven it yet? Make him get some a bit quicker :grin: :evil:
nope - not even seen it apart from pics - should see it today though
remember - i can't buy anything in August :afro: :grin: :grin:
*cough* footrest *cough* oh and the top secret item..... :evil:
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not sure actually was already done all i know is i got red springs and i think standard shocks, handles really well.
Koni :undecided: yeah springs new make the car IMO! has rhys driven it yet? Make him get some a bit quicker :grin: :evil:
no not yet he couldnt handle the power :smiley:
PMSL :laugh: :grin:
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not sure actually was already done all i know is i got red springs and i think standard shocks, handles really well.
Koni :undecided: yeah springs new make the car IMO! has rhys driven it yet? Make him get some a bit quicker :grin: :evil:
no not yet he couldnt handle the power :smiley:
yeah the slowness will probably kill me :grin:
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not sure actually was already done all i know is i got red springs and i think standard shocks, handles really well.
Koni :undecided: yeah springs new make the car IMO! has rhys driven it yet? Make him get some a bit quicker :grin: :evil:
nope - not even seen it apart from pics - should see it today though
remember - i can't buy anything in August :afro: :grin: :grin:
*cough* footrest *cough* oh and the top secret item..... :evil:
they don't count :lipsrsealed: :evil: :grin:
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right waiting for comment for rhys about how powerful his derv is..................
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ahh there it is posted while i was writing this
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right waiting for comment for rhys about how powerful his derv is..................
i was waiting for MPG TBH :laugh:
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right waiting for comment for rhys about how powerful his derv is..................
i was waiting for MPG TBH :laugh:
lol - i have so many about my derv i have to pick and choose :tongue:
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well im going to pic on you about your standard wheels and suspension
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well im going to pic on you about your standard wheels and suspension
standard wheels for better handling plus cheaper tyre costs :tongue:
i'm working on the suspension :cry: :embarassed:
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all your money and you worried about tyre costs tut tut :grin:
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well im going to pic on you about your standard wheels and suspension
standard wheels for better handling plus cheaper tyre costs :tongue:
Not when you mate is GTI-MAT :tongue: :afro:
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all your money and you worried about tyre costs tut tut :grin:
got no money mate :sad: got about £150 to my name until pay day :cry:
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gti mat in the tyre industry then?
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gti mat in the tyre industry then?
yep 225/40/18 Goodyear F1s for £70 :evil:
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wish i had amate who get cheap tyres
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send a courier downa nd you can have some mate, just like ridg did for his anni wheels didnt he rhys? i got him the tyres for his ANNI WHEELS :drool: :drool: :drool: :grin: :grin:
going back to page 3 here mine does drink the oil like i drink alcohol and rich would tell u all about that!!
im still waiting for a rhys comment on "i have a quarter of a tank left and miles to empty say 250"!!!!
so then dave is a conversion on the cards then? or are you happy to be in the 2.0 gang :afro: :smug:
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send a courier downa nd you can have some mate, just like ridg did for his anni wheels didnt he rhys? i got him the tyres for his ANNI WHEELS :drool: :drool: :drool: :grin: :grin:
going back to page 3 here mine does drink the oil like i drink alcohol and rich would tell u all about that!!
im still waiting for a rhys comment on "i have a quarter of a tank left and miles to empty say 250"!!!!
so then dave is a conversion on the cards then? or are you happy to be in the 2.0 gang :afro: :smug:
what wheels has Ridg got? haven't seen them :huh: :grin:
saw Dave's motor this afternoon - it does run quite well to be fair - got no fault codes either which is a bonus :afro:
but then i took him for a spin in the derv :evil:
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send a courier downa nd you can have some mate, just like ridg did for his anni wheels didnt he rhys? i got him the tyres for his ANNI WHEELS :drool: :drool: :drool: :grin: :grin:
going back to page 3 here mine does drink the oil like i drink alcohol and rich would tell u all about that!!
im still waiting for a rhys comment on "i have a quarter of a tank left and miles to empty say 250"!!!!
so then dave is a conversion on the cards then? or are you happy to be in the 2.0 gang :afro: :smug:
rhys would have 300 miles at half a tank :wink:
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send a courier downa nd you can have some mate, just like ridg did for his anni wheels didnt he rhys? i got him the tyres for his ANNI WHEELS :drool: :drool: :drool: :grin: :grin:
going back to page 3 here mine does drink the oil like i drink alcohol and rich would tell u all about that!!
im still waiting for a rhys comment on "i have a quarter of a tank left and miles to empty say 250"!!!!
so then dave is a conversion on the cards then? or are you happy to be in the 2.0 gang :afro: :smug:
what wheels has Ridg got? haven't seen them :huh: :grin:
saw Dave's motor this afternoon - it does run quite well to be fair - got no fault codes either which is a bonus :afro:
but then i took him for a spin in the derv :evil:
What did he think?
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send a courier downa nd you can have some mate, just like ridg did for his anni wheels didnt he rhys? i got him the tyres for his ANNI WHEELS :drool: :drool: :drool: :grin: :grin:
going back to page 3 here mine does drink the oil like i drink alcohol and rich would tell u all about that!!
im still waiting for a rhys comment on "i have a quarter of a tank left and miles to empty say 250"!!!!
so then dave is a conversion on the cards then? or are you happy to be in the 2.0 gang :afro: :smug:
what wheels has Ridg got? haven't seen them :huh: :grin:
saw Dave's motor this afternoon - it does run quite well to be fair - got no fault codes either which is a bonus :afro:
but then i took him for a spin in the derv :evil:
What did he think?
words like 'fook me' and 'its pulls well' were used :smug: and i returned 30mpg and the short blast up and down the runway at speed :grin:
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send a courier downa nd you can have some mate, just like ridg did for his anni wheels didnt he rhys? i got him the tyres for his ANNI WHEELS :drool: :drool: :drool: :grin: :grin:
going back to page 3 here mine does drink the oil like i drink alcohol and rich would tell u all about that!!
im still waiting for a rhys comment on "i have a quarter of a tank left and miles to empty say 250"!!!!
so then dave is a conversion on the cards then? or are you happy to be in the 2.0 gang :afro: :smug:
what wheels has Ridg got? haven't seen them :huh: :grin:
saw Dave's motor this afternoon - it does run quite well to be fair - got no fault codes either which is a bonus :afro:
but then i took him for a spin in the derv :evil:
What did he think?
words like 'fook me' and 'its pulls well' were used :smug: and i returned 30mpg and the short blast up and down the runway at speed :grin:
Another person sold on the derv :laugh:
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send a courier downa nd you can have some mate, just like ridg did for his anni wheels didnt he rhys? i got him the tyres for his ANNI WHEELS :drool: :drool: :drool: :grin: :grin:
going back to page 3 here mine does drink the oil like i drink alcohol and rich would tell u all about that!!
im still waiting for a rhys comment on "i have a quarter of a tank left and miles to empty say 250"!!!!
so then dave is a conversion on the cards then? or are you happy to be in the 2.0 gang :afro: :smug:
what wheels has Ridg got? haven't seen them :huh: :grin:
saw Dave's motor this afternoon - it does run quite well to be fair - got no fault codes either which is a bonus :afro:
but then i took him for a spin in the derv :evil:
What did he think?
words like 'fook me' and 'its pulls well' were used :smug: and i returned 30mpg and the short blast up and down the runway at speed :grin:
Another person sold on the derv :laugh:
he did moot about an engine conversion but it involves a lot of work - to be honest the car he has is a nice motor - needs a bit of TLC to bring it back to its best but Dave is more than capable of that :afro:
might have sold him an R32 steering wheel and some TT pedals for the time being :grin:
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send a courier downa nd you can have some mate, just like ridg did for his anni wheels didnt he rhys? i got him the tyres for his ANNI WHEELS :drool: :drool: :drool: :grin: :grin:
going back to page 3 here mine does drink the oil like i drink alcohol and rich would tell u all about that!!
im still waiting for a rhys comment on "i have a quarter of a tank left and miles to empty say 250"!!!!
so then dave is a conversion on the cards then? or are you happy to be in the 2.0 gang :afro: :smug:
what wheels has Ridg got? haven't seen them :huh: :grin:
saw Dave's motor this afternoon - it does run quite well to be fair - got no fault codes either which is a bonus :afro:
but then i took him for a spin in the derv :evil:
What did he think?
words like 'fook me' and 'its pulls well' were used :smug: and i returned 30mpg and the short blast up and down the runway at speed :grin:
Another person sold on the derv :laugh:
might have sold him an R32 steering wheel and some TT pedals for the time being :grin:
Good work :grin: :grin: :grin: :evil:
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having been in the tdi i want moooooooooorrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeee pppppppppoooooooooowwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrr think i will save for a turbo conversion dont know if i should do as imation and turbo the 2.0 or drop a 1.8 lump in or put a 20valve head on and remap???
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having been in the tdi i want moooooooooorrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeee pppppppppoooooooooowwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrr think i will save for a turbo conversion dont know if i should do as imation and turbo the 2.0 or drop a 1.8 lump in or put a 20valve head on and remap???
whatever you do don't tell the missus :lipsrsealed: :wink: :grin: :grin:
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This is the BIGGEST thread hijack I have ever seen ! :o
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This is the BIGGEST thread hijack I have ever seen ! :o
lol :grin: we are allowed tho :tongue:
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This is the BIGGEST thread hijack I have ever seen ! :o
but we're still talking about a 2.0 GTI :huh:
and that's coming from a MKV owner - have you seen the hi-jacking that goes on there??
rear bumper removal turns into a discussion about removing brakes :shocked:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87907.0
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Have you thought about getting a 1.8T, is there any reason in particular that you are getting the 2.0 over the 1.8T?
The 1.8T has soooo much more grunt (150bhp compared to 115bhp) than the 2.0.
besides - you started the hi-jacking!! he was asking about a 2.0 and you butt in with the 1.8T!!!
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Thanks for all the help on the first couple of pages.
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Thanks for all the help on the first couple of pages.
what were the last 5 pages of no use to you :laugh:
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Thanks for all the help on the first couple of pages.
what were the last 5 pages of no use to you :laugh:
lol :grin:
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i think i will report the hi-jacking to the mk 4 mods um oh yeah they were part of the hi-jack :drool:
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i think i will report the hi-jacking to the mk 4 mods um oh yeah they were part of the hi-jack :drool:
lol the ring leaders in it!! Its really not like us to go off topic :evil: :lipsrsealed:
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Think I'll go look on another GTI owner's forum.
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Think I'll go look on another GTI owner's forum.
Please dont swear on here :grin: :grin: :evil:
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back on topic alex did you test drive any today
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think he was being serious about that, well we tried :grin: :grin: :grin:
anyway so about that 20v head and remap?? :smug: :laugh: :grin: :cool:
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Think I'll go look on another GTI owner's forum.
what else to do want to know that already hasn't been said? :huh:
we've given you a list of common faults, told you what its like power wise and even given you options for power upgrades
:undecided:
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Ah, let him sulk..................... If he wants to join a more serious, colder forum, then leave him to it. :smiley:
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here here!!!!! :grin: :grin:
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I get so much abuse :(
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I get so much abuse :(
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/forum/tshirt-m-gtfo-Green-art-180.gif)
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I get so much abuse :(
we love you really :kiss:
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Im taking the MK4 section off my bookmarks now, bollocks to ya !
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Im taking the MK4 section off my bookmarks now, nuts to ya !
lol :kiss:
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Im taking the MK4 section off my bookmarks now, nuts to ya !
hooray!!!! :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Im taking the MK4 section off my bookmarks now, nuts to ya !
hooray!!!! :grin: :grin: :grin:
We aint that lucky mat :grin: :grin: :grin: :evil:
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I had a MKIV 2.0 8v GTI and liked it a lot...........until I tried the GTTDI 130. That car was superb....it was faster and would do 50mpg all day, every day. If you can pay the little extra it costs you won't be disappointed. :nerd:
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I had a MKIV 2.0 8v GTI and liked it a lot...........until I tried the GTTDI 130. That car was superb....it was faster and would do 50mpg all day, every day. If you can pay the little extra it costs you won't be disappointed. :nerd:
Very true!! :smiley:
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Thanks for everyone's input. I've got myself a 2.0 GTI.
Here's a few pics:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/warzie/IMG_1607.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/warzie/IMG_1611.jpg)
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nice mate welcome to the 2.0 club, what year is it mileage etc
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1999 74k on the clock. Extremely well looked after loads of documented service history. Cambelt, tensioner, water pump, clutch all changed in the last year. Just got to find me some rubber for the fronts that's it. Thinking some Toyo T1s what's the general reaction to them tyres?
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1999 74k on the clock. Extremely well looked after loads of documented service history. Cambelt, tensioner, water pump, clutch all changed in the last year. Just got to find me some rubber for the fronts that's it. Thinking some Toyo T1s what's the general reaction to them tyres?
looks a good base to start modding :afro:
Rich had some Toyo's and rated them but most people (myself included) are big fans of Goodyear F1 GSD3s :smiley:
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good buy that mate always nice to find a car with documented history, was it a private sale
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Yer Croydon of all places. Was expecting a few bullet holes but :rolleyes:
I want Eagle F1s but they might be a bit out of my price range.
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i had 2 GSD3's fitted for £140 a couple of months back - size was 205/55/16 :smiley:
DOH mine are 205 :rolleyes:
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Mine are 205/55/R16s. I'll have a look.
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Mine are 205/55/R16s. I'll have a look.
mine are the same - just edited my post DOH!
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Yer £60 a piece on Mytyres. Cheers!
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GSD3's?
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Yup.
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=76003591.110.383&typ=D39101&ranzahl=4&Breite=205&Herst=Goodyear&Quer=55&Felge=16&Speed=W&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=12&Transport=P&F_F=&dsco=110&sowigan=So&Achse=
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That's well cheap. Have you seen how much they are in 18"? :cry:
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=76003591.110.383&typ=D39122&ranzahl=4&Breite=225&Quer=40&Felge=18&Speed=W&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=12&Transport=P&F_F=&dsco=110&sowigan=So&Achse=
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1999 74k on the clock. Extremely well looked after loads of documented service history. Cambelt, tensioner, water pump, clutch all changed in the last year. Just got to find me some rubber for the fronts that's it. Thinking some Toyo T1s what's the general reaction to them tyres?
looks a good base to start modding :afro:
Rich had some Toyo's and rated them but most people (myself included) are big fans of Goodyear F1 GSD3s :smiley:
Yeah the toyos are good but seem to wear very quickly - and everyone i spoke to recommends Good year F1s which is what i shall be getting in a few week time :smiley:
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Okay cool. Silly question but is it worth getting Super Unleaded? I get Sainsbury's ordinary stuff all the time :smiley:
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http://www.mytyres.co.uk/
Ive always used these. Good selection and very good prices.
Whack this code in at the checkout and get 5% reduction PURPLEK4307 :wink:
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Okay cool. Silly question but is it worth getting Super Unleaded? I get Sainsbury's ordinary stuff all the time :smiley:
Shell V power FTW IMO :
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=89234.0
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Dear stuff IMO. Sainsbury's 97 RON better than nothing????
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Dear stuff IMO. Sainsbury's 97 RON better than nothing????
Yeah defo, Up to you lots dont use super, With a remap you should.
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Okay cool. Thanks for your help. :grin:
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P.S. So does the 2.0 GTI perform better with V Power and increased MPG?
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P.S. So does the 2.0 GTI perform better with V Power and increased MPG?
When I had mine Id see slightly better MPG but not really noticeable performance increase. I would use super every 4 - 5 tanks as it does contain cleaning agents to keep the car clean. If you can afford its worth getting but its a high price to pay. (I dont use super all the time in the MK5 which is designed tor run on it lol Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :lipsrsealed:)
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P.S. So does the 2.0 GTI perform better with V Power and increased MPG?
it will perform better with a turbo conversion :grin: