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Offline evojack

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Which Mk4 should I buy?
« on: 17 March 2009, 17:39 »
Having owned Mk1 & Mk2 Gti's I am intending on returning to a Gti, especially as the Mk4 is now a good affordable option.

My budget is between £2 to £3k.

Which is the better 'all rounder' the 1.8T or the 2.0 ?

I don't need the higher BHP or a V5

All owners opinions (biased or not) welcomed

EDITED TO ADD: Buyers tips and advice also welcomed, i.e. common faults to look for, what is the truth about mileage for cambelt changes - @ 40k 60k or 80k
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Offline T_J_G

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Re: Which Mk4 should I buy?
« Reply #1 on: 17 March 2009, 17:50 »
1.8T end of.
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Re: Which Mk4 should I buy?
« Reply #2 on: 17 March 2009, 18:07 »
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Re: Which Mk4 should I buy?
« Reply #3 on: 17 March 2009, 18:11 »
1.8T. 130PD 150PD IMO  :cool:

Make sure the windows have dropped already  :grin:
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Re: Which Mk4 should I buy?
« Reply #4 on: 17 March 2009, 18:13 »
Quote from: richw911 on 17 March 2009, 18:11
1.8T. 130PD 150PD IMO  :cool:
Agree 100%  :smiley:
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Re: Which Mk4 should I buy?
« Reply #5 on: 17 March 2009, 18:15 »
« Last Edit: 17 March 2009, 20:20 by Rhyso »
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Offline evojack

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Re: Which Mk4 should I buy?
« Reply #6 on: 17 March 2009, 18:15 »
thanks for your posts so far guys, have now got a small list of things to look out for (and barter the price down with)

please explain why the 1.8T
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Offline bobbarley

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Re: Which Mk4 should I buy?
« Reply #7 on: 17 March 2009, 18:17 »
It's tunable as f\/ck, fast, and they're currently very good value for money :)
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Re: Which Mk4 should I buy?
« Reply #8 on: 17 March 2009, 18:17 »
Its quicker, better to mod, better on fuel same tax as 2.0  :undecided: and if you get a 2.0 your only regret not buying the turbo....ask Dia  :wink:
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Re: Which Mk4 should I buy?
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