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Offline luigi_t8

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Getting a mk4 golf
« on: 31 August 2009, 15:35 »
hey there,
              i'm new to the forum so hi! i'm looking to get a mk4 golf, i need some help choosing which model to get because i couldnt find a model list anywhere and it's always good to get more opinions. I basically want one thats as fast as possible without spending too much, it doesnt need to be immaculate condition coz i want to work on it anyway. Please advise me on which model would be best. Anything up to 4 or 5 grand but really i'd like to spend between 2 and 3. Thanks for any help.

louis tate

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Re: Getting a mk4 golf
« Reply #1 on: 31 August 2009, 15:40 »
Hi and welcome  :cool:

get a 1.8T or a TDI 130/150  :wink:

check out the maintenance section for tips on what to look out for, with your budget you should be able to find a very good 1.8T or derv  :cool:

Oh and dont listen to Wurzel he's full of sh!t :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: Getting a mk4 golf
« Reply #2 on: 31 August 2009, 15:46 »
Welcome to the club mate

Go for 1.8T and you will never want to change your car ever again   :rolleyes:
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Re: Getting a mk4 golf
« Reply #3 on: 31 August 2009, 16:13 »
Quote from: luigi_t8 on 31 August 2009, 15:35
hey there,
              i'm new to the forum so hi! i'm looking to get a mk4 golf, i need some help choosing which model to get because i couldnt find a model list anywhere and it's always good to get more opinions. I basically want one thats as fast as possible without spending too much, it doesnt need to be immaculate condition coz i want to work on it anyway. Please advise me on which model would be best. Anything up to 4 or 5 grand but really i'd like to spend between 2 and 3. Thanks for any help.

louis tate




Audi A3's (or even S3's) which are vertically identical, seem to better value at the moment.  ;)
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Re: Getting a mk4 golf
« Reply #4 on: 31 August 2009, 17:08 »
I would go for a Ford Focus or Seat Leon.

If you do get a mk4 get a diesel because the petrols are not that good. And be prepared to have to spend a bit on the suspension to get the handling half decent. The Audi S3 is decent too but expensive.
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Re: Getting a mk4 golf
« Reply #5 on: 31 August 2009, 17:09 »
Quote from: Wurzel on 31 August 2009, 17:08
I would go for a Ford Focus.

If you do get a mk4 get a diesel because the petrols are not that good. And be prepared to have to spend a bit on the suspension to get the handling half decent.

will you quit your blubbing
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Re: Getting a mk4 golf
« Reply #6 on: 31 August 2009, 17:12 »
Quote from: topher on 31 August 2009, 17:09


will you quit your blubbing

Just my opinion.
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Re: Getting a mk4 golf
« Reply #7 on: 31 August 2009, 17:48 »
Quote from: Wurzel on 31 August 2009, 17:08
I would go for a Ford Focus or Seat Leon.

If you do get a mk4 get a diesel because the petrols are not that good. And be prepared to have to spend a bit on the suspension to get the handling half decent. The Audi S3 is decent too but expensive.


So you've driven all the Mk4 petrols then, have you?!  :rolleyes:
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Re: Getting a mk4 golf
« Reply #8 on: 31 August 2009, 17:49 »
Quote from: Steve_PD on 31 August 2009, 15:40
Oh and dont listen to Wurzel he's full of sh!t :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: Wurzel on 31 August 2009, 17:08
I would go for a Ford Focus or Seat Leon.

If you do get a mk4 get a diesel because the petrols are not that good. And be prepared to have to spend a bit on the suspension to get the handling half decent. The Audi S3 is decent too but expensive.

Point proven  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Time to delete account  :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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Re: Getting a mk4 golf
« Reply #9 on: 31 August 2009, 17:58 »
Quote from: Wurzel on 31 August 2009, 17:08
I would go for a Ford Focus or Seat Leon.

If you do get a mk4 get a diesel because the petrols are not that good. And be prepared to have to spend a bit on the suspension to get the handling half decent. The Audi S3 is decent too but expensive.

not true, if you get a petrol go for the 1.8 t nothing else! all the others are too slow.

cant comment on a diesel never driven one
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