Buying a MK4 1.8 GTI (not turbo)

[P.D.F]

Even tho I'll be getting it checked out by the AA, what should I be looking out for?

I have no experience with VW's.

[richy]

If the AA say its alright, you shouldn't have many probs with mk4s.  

Saying that, check the electric windows go up and down ok, the Mk4s have a history of dodgy electric windows.  Also, check for leaks in the Aircon system if its got one, and for leaks in the washer hoses, as I've heard these can be problematic.

I've never had any of these things go wrong myself, it's just from what I've heard.

I've stuck some info about prices in your original thread in the VW-Chat section.

Cheers,
Rich.

[P.D.F]

Wicked, nice one mate

[rac_gti]

i have a mkiv 1.8 20 gti non turbo 1999 T reg (as pic below).. very pleased with it mate !
I bought it from vw dealer for ?8700 with a low mileage for it age 14000 mile on clock last year in march my car now is 24000 thou which it average 10 thou mile a year for me and performance wise are quite good and best car i have than the last car !

So if the AA say it okay .. Go for it ..

[kniterider]

top cars matey, yeah not the fastest of the mk4's but not the slowest either!!!,  and good on insurance (group 10) just serviced mine  today meself and shes goin like a goodun, mobile 1 oil,vag oil filter,bosch super four plugs, new coolant and brake and steering fluids, spot on for me, i aint paying vw's stupid service costs!! lol, with me new k+n 57i kit its now going really well, gonna bang it on the rolling road soon and see what it bangs out

Gaz

[rac_gti]

Gaz.. is the bosch super 4 plugs good quality for oiur car than standard vag plug's ?

[kniterider]

the standard vw plugs are made by ngk they are of a triple prong style (well the old ones i removed were (vw,audi ngk stamped)) the bosch super 4's i got were ?19.99 which aint bad i spose, dunno ho wmuch vw ones are, i was recommened these by frosticles, and after me service it sure feels a bit fresher like.

Gaz

[rickardo]

stock vw plugs are 20 for four, so I'd go for the bosch triple fours.  think halfords sell them?

Knite - have you had any chew from you 57i K&N set up with your MAF?

[kniterider]

no probs as yet but im waiting!! heard reports about using induction kit/oiled filters naffing up your maf, if it does play u ill clean it 1st and if not get a newun!!

?86 i think for a new un, i wont be oiling filter once its dried up if that does happen though, took it out to day and gave a hammering after servicing it and its deffo alot better

Gaz