Mk2 vs Mk4 gti your thoughts??

[sovk1n6]

Hi guys, I'm fairly new to the forum. I'm looking to buy either a mk2 or mk4 gti theres alot of mixed views about both, would just like to know your thoughts on either if you considered.

- Performance
- Handling
- Easiness to live with
- Fun Factor
- Maintenence, servicing and repairs
- Possibly modifying if the funds allow

Thanks

[monkeyalan]

performance - mk2 16v standard , mk4 1.8T if your tuning.

handling - cheetah V elephant , mk2 everyday allday.

Livability - mk2's are old so need attention , mk4's have issues all of their own.

Fun - mk2's are edge of your seat fun , no doubt a well set up mk4 can be fun

reliability - see livability

modding - no shortage of ideas and parts on either front.



mk4's are fat and dull to look at , they're even worse than mk3's.

[golfalicious]

I own a late 89 G reg 8 valve mk2 and a 2000 x reg mk4 1.8T,  The mk4 is dull boring and in my opinion not worth the money it costs to run (it drinks fuel). Where as the mk2 is used for everything everytime I drive it it puts a huge grin on my face its so much fun and the mk4 is basically used to go where I don't want to take the mk2 i.e shopping etc.  MK2 all the way in my opinion.

[Peej1981]

Well I would say that they are both totally different cars, one is a modern everyday good all round car (mk4) the mk2 does need some looking after but then again if you find a good one you will be very happy with it and easy to live with. You would get a lot more respect and looks for rolling around in a mk2 then mk4. As for fun fact mk2 will win hands down all day long. The mk4 does drink fuel this is why if I where looking at a mk4 I would possibly look at a mk4 gttdi (150bhp) then have it remapped and you would then have a very quick car that would also return good mpg plus those diesel engines go all day long and are a very strong engine.
I suppose it really depends on what you are using the cat for but I have a mk2 and I have had loads of nice modern cars but some have been very fast and good fun to drive but none have ever put a smile on my face like my mk2.

Good look with the search and look forward to seeing what you buy.

[Wayne]

Mk2 GTI ftw. simples 

[lemski]

Mk2 is the way. Massive smile on my face everytime I take mine out. If you get mk3 heater matrix in it aswell it'll be warm. They need looking after though.
Mk4 is too slow and sluggash look nice modified but not fun. You don't drive it, not like a mk2. But get what you want for your way of life.

[ramps]

never driven or even been in a mk4 but i have a mk2 8v with the 2litre out if a mk3 in it, its by far fast enough to bring a smile to anyones face, it does need tinkering with quite a lot though. But i seem to have bought a bit of a dog, if your willing to pay the money for a good one it would be a great car, I have a mate with a nicer one than mine and it has never broken, just usual wear and tear parts which would go on a mk4 anyway.

Also round these parts mk4s are the chav car of choice  could be different where you are though

[tdi_blu]

Just all depends on what you want if your into tinkering around with a car and like something nibble with a bit of character and decent performance the mk2 would be a good choice.If you want a car thats newer more comfort for everyday driving and offers more choice like engine and spec then the mk4.Im thinking of a GTTdi as my next car which suits me for my needs both are decent cars but I do think the mk2 is slighty higher maintenance as its an older car.Modding wise there both pretty good the list is endless what you can do with both cars all on your budget.

[VeeDubGTI16v]

buy both, mk4 for the commute and mk2 for the weekend 

[The Mighty Elvi]

Despite my valver being nearly 20 years old, it is the only car I have owned that puts a huge grin on my face when I drive it.

Plus I  - but in reality it  - get lots of looks.  The best one so far was at Tesco petrol station in  Neath.  Opposite me was a saxo full of teenagers who couldn't take their eyes of it.


All cars look the same these days, bland.

MK2 16v FTW!

Jonathan.