Mk4 golf v5

[travisreeve]

Just want an insight to what the mk4 golf v5's are like. Was looking at getting a gt tdi but come across some really clean v5's.

Typical problems

Things to look out for when buying one

Mpg ( roughly 32 mpg google reckons ) but would like opinions from people who have them

Anything in general you guys might be able to help me with as i dont want to jump into something and regret it.

Thanks

[barrym381]

stay away from a v5 then mate either get a 1.8t or v6 if you dont mind the fuel cost 

[hardmonkeys]

He was asking about them..not telling us about typical problems...

[barrym381]

He was asking about them..not telling us about typical problems...

well if he was looking at a gt tdi then he really doesnt want a v5 trust me 

[hardmonkeys]

Haha..are they that bad..

[barrym381]

Haha..are they that bad..

does a bear sh!t in the woods 

[hardmonkeys]

Seen one down here last week, 1250. It went quick..as in sold quick..not to me I might add.. I still have the stupid problem making GTi

[travisreeve]

Fuel costs arnt a problem as i dont do mega miles i was just going to get a tdi as i have a 20vt in my mk1 golf.. Come across a v5 but just wanted to know if there prone for going wrong or weather there quite reliable.

[Kelvin1977]

I have had 2 prefer the sound and feel but 22 mpg hurts hence I have a 20v turbo  They suffer with misfires and clutches are prone to going. If you are not worried about MPG then they are a great choice as cheaper to buy. GT TDI are excellent power and MPG I would have another tomorrow but you pay a premium for that. Good luck finding one

[dom]

If you're looking at V5's make sure it's a 2001+ model.

Pre-2001 are 10v & 150bhp, 2001 onwards are 20v and 170bhp and are generally the better engine. Expect fuel consumption of around 30mpg with a light right foot, in comparison to a 1.8T is much more of a cruiser.

Cooling fans and MAF sensors are common faults

I would spend my money on a V6 personally