golf 1.8 T

[chewy]

hi i'm thinking of getting a  golf 1.8 t and just wondered what they are like ?? are there any bits i should look out for when i go to look at one.any help like when the cambelt should have been changed and stuff would be great

cheers

chewy

[topher]

Cambelt/tensioner/waterpump ideally should be changed before 80,000 miles. Later models suffer from dodgy coilpacks, ALL mk4s suffer from dodgy MAF sensors. The more receipts it has the better, especially for things like window regulator clips (plastic ones snap, window drops) and rear washer jet pipe, both common and annoying faults.
There should be no excuse for a 1.8T not having a full service history, dealership or not.
If you give me an idea of your budget I can tell you what you should be getting for your money.

toph.

[chewy]

hi topher cheers for the reply i'm looking to spend around ?6500.not much i know.i'm off to look at one at the weekend it's it's a 98 s plate 1 owner done 57k with full vwsh 11 months mot and 6 months tax it's up for ?5500

[topher]

Knock him down to 5k and you're on the right track, argue that the cam belt will need replacing asap (even though you're safe for now) and that it'll cost you ?300 straight off.
Check all the radio controls work, it should also have either manual air con (standard) or climatronic, 3 rear head rests and recaro seats ("recaro" will be stiched into the seats)
Make sure the radio is off on the test drive, and aswell as listening for the usual knocks and creaks, listen for any suspect noises from the turbo.  If you hear a fluttering noise when letting off the gas, it'll be the diverter valve knackered. Not expensive to replace (?40 ish) but its another good reason to get money off the asking price.
An uneven vibrating from the clutch could be the flywheel.. if its bad then walk away, you don't want to be shelling out for that !
Good luck and let us know how you get on.

ps. any money you get knocked off will go to fund the modifications

[chewy]

cheers mate will have a go.yeah it has climate control.as for mods i'm already looking for some new rims

[Sugar79]

those electric windows are a pain in the ass, both front windows snapped on mine in the same week!!

[chewy]

managed to get one  it's a 99t with full vag history 52k on the clock.it's got full black heated leather recaro trim,climate control,6 disc changer in the boot.totally mint paid ?6k for it.there hard to buy every one i phoned up had sold couple of pics






don't worry the plates have gone it had a private plate on it which has now gone.very impressed with it they drive so nice

[mike_24]

chewy, did you buy this car private or trade? Im in exactly the same boat as you were with budget etc. Looking round on the net but everything seems to be coming up morre around the 7k mark.

[chewy]

i bought it private.i thought i was gonna have to travel miles to get one then this turned up 13 miles away from me.she even bought the car to me to look at as she worked in the same town as me.7k should get you a good one.found mine on autotrader website it was on there 20 minutes when i bought it.