moving from a mk3 8v gti which mk4 sould I get?

[Neaty]

definately go for the 1.8T, how about a nice silver one with RS4's  (martyn's)

like this possibly

why yes, just like that maybe

[ub7rm]

I really must learn how to spell or use spellcheck, sould? Martyn like your mk4 not sure about the 18''rs4s, they look too big or is that just unhip of me, talking of unhip I was also looking for a ford f###s as they are supposed to be more reliable, are mk4s unreliable?

As kniterider says any car has its suite of problems, but the mk4 has a fairly limited range  of common issues, have a look on the vectra-sport forum and see the range of problems those guys have.  If i had to describe the mk 4 with one word it would be solid.  Unbelievably well built and engineered.  Remember,  the time it was released its competition was the ford escort and the third last generation astra and to be honest I think the mk 4 still makes the latest generation focus and astra look cheap.

Forget the focus, cheap mass produced s*#t!

But seriously have a look on focus forums and see what those guys are complaing off and compare to here where its pretty much the same few problems going round and round to compare reliability

[>>Mart<<]

my gti has been trouble free apart from the rear wash/wipe which is fixed now
as kniterider says if you keep it serviced it will go on and on

[easypeasy]

thanks everyone for your comments, sorry for mentioning the f word, this will be my 5th vw having owned a mk1 cab, a mk2 driver and mk3 gti and I still own a t t25 camper. Just trying to think laterally about what to get next and the f word came. Most journos seem to think its better than a mk4. I think I'd prefer the cache of a vw though and as I'm getting older older the insurance on a 1.8t or similar shouldn't be too bad.

Easy

[>>Mart<<]

if ur in manchester or near ur welcome to have a go in mine if it helps you to decide to get a mk4