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Offline gti_tom

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Coming back to VW?
« on: 03 February 2011, 14:38 »
Hello all!
Little advice needed.

I previously have had a mk3 golf and I adored it! however it soon dawned on me the one I had bought was a rolling heap of Sh!te.

Went away from VW and now have a MG (Flame all you will) Well this is about to die and im looknig for another car and have stumbled upon a MK4 2.0 GTI. I need to know if there are any common things to look for on them or any questions etc.

Thanks guys!

Tom
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Re: Coming back to VW?
« Reply #1 on: 03 February 2011, 14:39 »
Just be aware that the Mk4 2.0 Gti isn't much of a Gti.  Got for a 1.8t Gti and it'll have a bit more of a zing in it's tail.
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Offline T_J_G

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Re: Coming back to VW?
« Reply #2 on: 03 February 2011, 14:40 »
2.0l drink oil and is very underpowered for a heavy car.

Go for TDI or 1.8t.
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Offline Ninja

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Re: Coming back to VW?
« Reply #3 on: 03 February 2011, 14:52 »
I wouldn't go for a 2.0. I'd choose a 1.6S 16V MK4 over one. No questions.
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Offline T_J_G

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Re: Coming back to VW?
« Reply #4 on: 03 February 2011, 14:55 »
Problem with the 1.6 is it doesn't come with the spec of a GTI/GTTDI model.
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Offline Ages84

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Re: Coming back to VW?
« Reply #5 on: 03 February 2011, 15:14 »
personally id pick up a 1.8T gti, or TDI if you drive alot of miles...... i walk to work and rarely drive atall and my 1.8T guzzles lol

the new TSI's are impressive if you rob a bank.... :cool:
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Offline daz veedub

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Re: Coming back to VW?
« Reply #6 on: 03 February 2011, 15:35 »
avoid the 2.0..............tdi or 1.8t all the way
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Offline cullygti

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Re: Coming back to VW?
« Reply #7 on: 03 February 2011, 16:03 »
theres not goin to be a lot of difference in fuel economy from the 2.0 to the 1.8t so go down this root get the 2.0 and you will be gutted in a few weeks most ppl usually are  :smiley:
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: Coming back to VW?
« Reply #8 on: 03 February 2011, 16:11 »
Buy the 2.0.  We like a good laugh on here  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:













In all seriousness though, avoid it like the plague.  A 1.9TDI in GT format or the 1.8T are the ones to go for.

If you're sensible though you'll go one better and get an Audi  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Offline tech1889

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Re: Coming back to VW?
« Reply #9 on: 03 February 2011, 16:19 »
no no no no no.. 2.0l 8v as said previously some drink oil some dont but when they do they do it fast.. me personally i had a 1.8t and now a 1.9tdi and i love them both equally yer the 1.9tdi is better for me commuting everyday but the 1.8t is a much more fun engine with more tuning potential.. get what you fancy mate.. dont forget the 4motion as well thats to some people's tastes..
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