golf mk 4 newbie need help

[jameshiggins32]

hello all, 1st of all id like to say wot a great helpfull forum this is,glad i found it

i am in the process of buying this golf
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1114070.htm

i am veiwing it next week just wondering if theres any advice you guys can give me as ive never owned a vw (just french rubbish!).

am i right in saying there is a stronger engine than others in these as i plan on doing some minor tuning like remap,exhaust and intercooler, and how do i find wot it is.


many thanks
james

[johnson6672]

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=38557.0

This should help and have a look in the MK4 section

[jameshiggins32]

thanks thats very useful.

any idea which is the stronger engine?

[GOLF_STU]

welcome to the site 

[johnson6672]

Not sure have a look round in the Mk4 section or post in there.

[topher]

if you're planning to upgrade the turbo, then that one (early AGU engine) is the one, but i thought you could pick them up cheaper than that. For that money you can get a later (AUM) one and you get more bang per buck from that if you're only going to go as far as exhaust/filter/remap.

[jameshiggins32]

im actualy swaping for the 02 plate clio 172 with 73k on the clock, which i recon is worth about 3 grand. not such a good deal then?

[johnson6672]

if you're planning to upgrade the turbo, then that one (early AGU engine) is the one, but i thought you could pick them up cheaper than that. For that money you can get a later (AUM) one and you get more bang per buck from that if you're only going to go as far as exhaust/filter/remap.

Agreed, only just looked at the ad, i got a W plate with the above mods already done in Dec for £3000, also has wheels, alpine head unit and an amp and sub.

Is the swap a straight swap?

[jameshiggins32]

it is a straight swap, is has the rs4 wheels and 12 months mot.

im thinking of backing out to be honest now. maybe worth selling mine and looking for a better deal.


thanks again all of you for your help and weclomes

[johnson6672]

Just had a quick look on auto trader and the clio sports are going for around £2500, so might not be too bad as astraight swap.