bit of advice pls

[ian24driver]

looking for a mk4 to buy either a tdi or gti. currently have a mk3 gti but need something a bit newer and suitable for me and the girlfriend . any model to avoid etc. seen some really cheap ones but thinking of avoiding those. thinking of spending between 1500 - 2500 ish.

Are they good for the high mileage like the older models and just as solid.

many thanks, Ian

[richw911]

Its all about regular servicing 

[tech1889]

for that price you can be a little bit picky but not anal.. get a 1.8t with good folder of receipts and service info.. might be able to push for a gttdi but its likely to have done galactic mileage..

[daz veedub]

avoid the 2.0 

[tech1889]

as said above steer clear of the v5.. 2.0 8v.. 1.6

[Wayne]

1.8 20v, Turbo or TDI is the best choice

[rickydicky]

only had my 1.8 2o v turbo for a few weeks and love it, got full vw service history, fully loaded picked it up for 1700 knocked down from 2200