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Offline greencode

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Re: Should I get a 1.8T GTI?
« Reply #20 on: 16 November 2009, 23:45 »
Quote from: The Dave on 16 November 2009, 23:09

If this is of use by all means print and use it, something I collated when looking @ the Golfs to buy...

http://www.illusional.co.uk/stuff/golfguide.doc

Thanks for this - very useful. I've got my MK3 16V at the moment and as I don't use it much I'm prepared to hold off until the right one comes my way.
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Re: Should I get a 1.8T GTI?
« Reply #21 on: 17 November 2009, 12:09 »
Make sure you get a decent one with low mileage. Mine had 62,000 on it but still needed bits doing. They do have loads of silly things that go wrong.
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Re: Should I get a 1.8T GTI?
« Reply #22 on: 17 November 2009, 14:20 »
Quote from: ben1.8T on 17 November 2009, 12:09
They do have loads of silly things that go wrong.

Ain't that the truth!
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Re: Should I get a 1.8T GTI?
« Reply #23 on: 17 November 2009, 14:45 »
Mine had the following

Front lower wishbones
2 Front wheel bearings
Air flow meter
clutch master cylinder  :angry:

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Re: Should I get a 1.8T GTI?
« Reply #24 on: 17 November 2009, 18:34 »
true that  :sad:

was something does go wrong pain in the backside  :lipsrsealed:
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Re: Should I get a 1.8T GTI?
« Reply #25 on: 05 December 2009, 20:35 »
I´ve got a 115 GTi 03 plate 35k. It´s pretty much immaculate inside and out. I´m fairly happy with it but I´m starting to think maybe a 1.8t is the way forward. Has anybody owned both? Just how much difference is there?
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Re: Should I get a 1.8T GTI?
« Reply #26 on: 05 December 2009, 21:46 »
Quote from: der_kaiser on 05 December 2009, 20:35
Just how much difference is there?

115bhp vs 150bhp - thats 35bhp difference before you've even remapped it

basically the difference is like night and day, chalk and cheese...............

but to answer the OP's question - no you shouldn't get one
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Re: Should I get a 1.8T GTI?
« Reply #27 on: 05 December 2009, 22:09 »
yea, just avoid the 2.0 gti, 1.8t or failing that get a TDI.
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Re: Should I get a 1.8T GTI?
« Reply #28 on: 06 December 2009, 01:05 »
really dont bother with the 2.0gti, it really shouldn't even deserve the gti badge its so feckin slow!!

I bought my 1.8t back in april ish, had 2 owners from new, 99 T plate, 87k on the clock and few niggles, water leak due to broken pollen filter cover, the rear axle bushes are going which vw say is normal for a car of this milage, now have a leak on the front passenger A post, not sure wether its the windscreen seal fecked or the door seal. and got it for a steal at £1,895.  can honestly say this car is what driving is about, even going to the supermarket is fun. cant recommend getting one enough. good luck hunting, hope you get a good un!
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Re: Should I get a 1.8T GTI?
« Reply #29 on: 10 March 2011, 23:27 »
After almost 18 months I'm just revisiting my thoughts of buying a 1.8t. I've currently got a 98 2.0 16v golf but have always liked the look of the mk4 and the prices seem to be really good at the moment. I'd be looking at around a 2000 reg but just wondered about the 150bhp and 180bhp models. Is there are huge amount of difference and therefore fore should I try to get the 180. My current golf is still running great but I just fancy a change.

Also be interested to know about MPG. I currently get around 36 to the gallon.

Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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