Mk2 vs Mk4 gti your thoughts??

[T_J_G]

I own a late 89 G reg 8 valve mk2 and a 2000 x reg mk4 1.8T

I've owned both a G reg 8v and a 2000 1.8t and I'd go for the mk4.

Oh and don't believe that a mk4 is more reliable than a mk2.

[sparks03]

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- A Turbo mk4 would have to be considered to rival a Mk2 and then needs to be tuned
- Handling- Mk2 is the way forward. Will run rings around Captain Stodge
- Easiness to live with- Depends on what you call easy to live with. I do a 52 mile round commute in mine daily and consider it fine for the job. Do you like gadgets and comfort? Or do you like a simple, straight forward motor?
- Fun Factor-Mk2 again.
- Maintenence, servicing and repairs- Having not done any work to a Mk4 I don't really have the knowledge of how easy they are to sort out. However I do know that a Mk2 is from an era before car manufacturers decided to make it too difficult for home servicing etc.
- Possibly modifying if the funds allow- You'll be able to pick up an 8v Mk2 cheap. You'll be straying towards dog rough Mk4 territory for a mint 16v but in my opinion it's worth it. My Mk2 is more of a friend than a means of transport. Its rolled back years of Peugeot motoring misery and once again I love driving. And judging by the chav who tried it on with his Mk4 last weekend, it just can't live with a Mk2

Thanks

[richw911]

As everyone has said really 

Mk4 is heavy and has rubbish handling, but its an effortless drive because of all the electronics and it eats up the motoryway miles. (Dont go for the 2.08v the 1.8T and 1.8 N/A are the pick of the bunch.)

It is easy to tune with a simple remap (190 - 210 bhp depending on engine code) which in a stright line will give you the grin factor, just dont go round any corners  You will have to spend a bit on suspension to get it really usable.

Despite people saying they are unreliable my MK4 has 140K on origanal turbo,MAF, and all four coilpacks!

All depends how its been looked after/ serviced in the past IMO - and Luck of the draw i guess.

Its been a really good car TBH. (Did have a bit of trouble with  the water pump...  )

 Sure its had a few of the common faults but what car does'nt?

Mk2 is a real drivers car. Great handling loads of fun, still looks great today, you really have to drive it (unlike the MK4) you feel a part of it if that makes sense.

Not many stupid electronics / sensors to go wrong etc Its light because of this too- no airbags in seats etc

They do need to be looked after as any older car does

All MK2's come complete with "The MK2 smell"  

All in all MK2 FTW 

Or if you can afford it get both - MK2 for fun MK4 for daily 

[sovk1n6]

thanks for that, its why I was kinda confused on which to go for, ther both different cars, I think I would appreciate the mk2 more plus I think there cool. However I am single and living with my parents lol which means they prefer the luxury and smoothness of a car not the neccsary fun factor it brings and am slightly scared at letting them drive it (as it does make insurance cheaper havinbg them as names drivers), the way my dad parks (if he done that in my mk2 if I bought one i would literally hav a heart attack). I have a 2002 Seat Ibiza 1.2 and I've driven some of the newer cars, the new astra and mk5 and mk6 golf. I and couldnt tell you why but I just love driving the lil Seat its just a fun car to drive no traction control and no ABS i think makes the diff howeve after more than 1/2 hours it oes get tiring, the newer cars dont feel as fun/connected with driving. I've never driven a mk4 so I cnt realy comment only assume its the same and having a lot more comfort on longer drives.

[Adam]

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

  yup yup

[AudiA8Quattro]

Buy a mk4.
It will be extremely difficult to find a good mk2 now, and it will still break down once a week 

[maisy]

you are only young once...buy a mk2 and grow with it  loads of time to buy comfy cars later 

[sparks03]

Buy a mk4.
It will be extremely difficult to find a good mk2 now, and it will still break down once a week 

I defy you sir. Now take that back immediately 

[snifferdog]

I had 2 mk2's and neither of them ever let me down, I found them to be really reliable!

[tdi_blu]

I had 2 mk2's and neither of them ever let me down, I found them to be really reliable!

mk2 wannabie  traitor