Author Topic: Are they really worth spending on?  (Read 1604 times)

TopRaver

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Are they really worth spending on?
« on: 13 May 2012, 10:07 »
hi bought my first mk4 golf about two months ago and thought buzzing. Now im wondering weather its worth spending on or just getting a newer model. Its 10 yrs old and has just reached 100k.

Im new to all this so please go easy :grin: any suggestions much appriciated.

Offline turbokid23

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Re: Are they really worth spending on?
« Reply #1 on: 13 May 2012, 10:09 »
It's personal coice,, mine on 110k and going in for a remap
Wit bigger turbo,, just get it mapd,,have a look at the for sale section
And have a look a Tobys turbo if that don't make up ur mind then nuthink will :)

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Re: Are they really worth spending on?
« Reply #2 on: 13 May 2012, 10:43 »
mines 11 years old 136k remapped ad going strong

Offline s-l-i-x

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Re: Are they really worth spending on?
« Reply #3 on: 13 May 2012, 11:08 »
I see modding as a hobby.

So I don't mind spending money on the car as im not into football or other similar things people spend quite a lot of money on.

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Re: Are they really worth spending on?
« Reply #4 on: 13 May 2012, 11:30 »
As above really its a hobby even when i was 16 i had a silver and red yamaha aerox within a week i stripped it down exhaust rollers ect and even got the panels sprayed :evil: black with yellow trim bits used to get 61 (optimistic speedo) out of that beast lol its the same now just move expensive

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Re: Are they really worth spending on?
« Reply #5 on: 13 May 2012, 11:35 »
Thanks guys. Thing is im not very competant mechanicaly :cry: nor do i have the space and time to give it a go :angry:
Theres a few bits i'd like to get done such as engine, exhaust, wheels, abit of bodywork etc.
Its never really been a hobby for me and i think the experts may see me coming :shocked: ive a few idea's how id like me car to look but to be honest i don't no where to start :embarassed: or where to take it.
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Re: Are they really worth spending on?
« Reply #6 on: 13 May 2012, 11:39 »
What are you looking to do make it faster or look better ?

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Re: Are they really worth spending on?
« Reply #7 on: 13 May 2012, 11:46 »
I don't think i can do much to make it any faster as its the 2.0 :lipsrsealed: but as far as looks its immaculatly bog standard in reflex silver.
« Last Edit: 13 May 2012, 11:48 by TopRaver »

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Re: Are they really worth spending on?
« Reply #8 on: 13 May 2012, 11:48 »
I don't think i can do much to make it any faster as its the 2.0 :lipsrsealed: but as far as looks its immaculatly bog standard.
sell it get yourself a turbo   :smiley:

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Re: Are they really worth spending on?
« Reply #9 on: 13 May 2012, 11:56 »
Thanks. What do u think the chance's are trading it in againts a turbo or v5? :drool: i feel abit daft asking.
Don't think garages would go for swapping a 2.0 for a 1.8. Looks like im stuck with it as im not that confident it will sell.

All advice is much appriciated :smiley: