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Offline aero0986

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golf mk4 1.8t gti
« on: 19 March 2011, 21:21 »
hi ppl i have a 1.6 mk4 at the mo but im looking to get a 1.8t gti and just wondered what r the common faults and what shud i be looking out for before i buy?
thanks alot
danny

Offline daz veedub

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Re: golf mk4 1.8t gti
« Reply #1 on: 19 March 2011, 21:28 »
loads of info mate on here just do a search mate been covered loads of times....good choice tho with 1.8t  :smiley:

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Re: golf mk4 1.8t gti
« Reply #2 on: 19 March 2011, 21:33 »
cheers mate im hoping to feel the difference from the 1.6 i have right now

Offline The Dave

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Re: golf mk4 1.8t gti
« Reply #3 on: 20 March 2011, 11:52 »
I've driven my mates 1.6 and it is DOG SLOW compared to my remapped 1.8t, you will love the difference.

Here is a checklist I made when searching for mine, if you search on here for anything which stands out/looks expensive you'll find more info :)

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

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Re: golf mk4 1.8t gti
« Reply #4 on: 21 March 2011, 20:33 »
cheers mate thats really helpful. what i cant understand is i just got a quote on a gti 18t and its cheaper that a 1.8 petrol zetec mondeo lol
im not complaining but i thought it wud be group 14-17

Offline The Dave

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Re: golf mk4 1.8t gti
« Reply #5 on: 21 March 2011, 20:37 »
Find a car and accept the quote whilst you can haha :D

You seen any cars to check out yet? :)

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Re: golf mk4 1.8t gti
« Reply #6 on: 21 March 2011, 20:38 »
also should i expect flip key and remote central locking with the 1.8t? sorry if its been covered

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Re: golf mk4 1.8t gti
« Reply #7 on: 21 March 2011, 20:39 »
not seen any local ones yet. there was 2 but had no service history and a dodgy story about the cambelt and waterpump has been changed but no reciepts or paper work.im not that stupid lol

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Re: golf mk4 1.8t gti
« Reply #8 on: 21 March 2011, 20:52 »
I would expect all 1.8t's have that kind of key yeah :)

There are a lot of cheap ones on the market mate. You will quickly realise you need to spend a few quid for a good one.

Mines up for 2600 if you're interested... :P

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Re: golf mk4 1.8t gti
« Reply #9 on: 21 March 2011, 21:07 »
looks really nice mate but i need a 5dr :( ive got 2 little kiddies and its such a chore trying to fit them in lol.
not sure how much i have to spend as im trying to sell my 1.6 golf at the mo and put the money from that towards it.im thinking i might have about 1700 max as its the mother in law puttin money towards it 2 lol