Not Yet An Owner Looking For Advice

[Rhyso]

150 TDI should fit the bill me thinks 

I've seen a few nice ones - but would i get more spec for the money on a 130 or 115?

CS

115, 130 and 150 are available in GT spec which means you get all the GTI goodies as standard; it was then down to the owner as to what extras were specfied - mine went for the 16 inch wheels and CD player; have a look around to see what comes with what

as Ridge said; you can get a 150 but it won't be great; look for a tidy 130 and spend £300 on a remap; will be quicker than a standard 150 then

[THiNK]

Cool thanks guys.

So based on the comments i'm after a Golf mk 4 ,1.9 GT TDI 130, unmapped (so i can do that myself if needed).

What sort of mileage should be on the cars in my range i am looking at ?

What spec should I get for that ? What was standard and what was optional extras such as air con etc etc

Thanks

CS

[Ridg]

regards to options the full list can be found on parkers here

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/equipment/Detail.aspx?deriv=21557

the GTI's and GT TDI's were all really well spec'd as standard

[THiNK]

regards to options the full list can be found on parkers here

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/equipment/Detail.aspx?deriv=21557

the GTI's and GT TDI's were all really well spec'd as standard

Cheers mate you've been a great help.

Whats the difference between the GT and GTi or are they one of the same?

CS

[AlanD]

there u go THE_RIDGE is also the man to talk to

lol resident dervs in da house !!!!!

[Ridg]

Whats the difference between the GT and GTi or are they one of the same?

CS

the GT's are the 1.9 TDI 110, 115, 130, 150 and the GTI's include the 1.8T, 1.8, 2.0 petrols

some insurance companies / websites list some of the TDI's as GTI TDI's, also ignore any badging that on the back, as these can be easily changed and were quite often badged randomly by the dealers.

[THiNK]

Whats the difference between the GT and GTi or are they one of the same?

CS

the GT's are the 1.9 TDI 110, 115, 130, 150 and the GTI's include the 1.8T, 1.8, 2.0 petrols

some insurance companies / websites list some of the TDI's as GTI TDI's, also ignore any badging that on the back, as these can be easily changed and were quite often badged randomly by the dealers.

Spot on just what i needed to know So I need a GT

Anything you don't know ?

CS

[GTI Dragon]

Yeah, you'll see some diesels with GTI (red I or a silver I) - doesnt mean anything, random badging.

I think the standard 16" BBS look good. If you have a budget of £6k then take out £300-400 out of your budget for a remap to 170bhp (you will enjoy the power and get the benefit of an even better mpg!)

As far as what to check for, make sure the air con works, all elec windows, and no knocking when turning the wheel - common faults, not that there are many on Golfs of course!

Def can get an 02 reg GT TDI with 50k or less.

[THiNK]

Yeah, you'll see some diesels with GTI (red I or a silver I) - doesnt mean anything, random badging.

I think the standard 16" BBS look good. If you have a budget of £6k then take out £300-400 out of your budget for a remap to 170bhp (you will enjoy the power and get the benefit of an even better mpg!)

As far as what to check for, make sure the air con works, all elec windows, and no knocking when turning the wheel - common faults, not that there are many on Golfs of course!

Def can get an 02 reg GT TDI with 50k or less.

Cheers mate, looking at the forum the remap seems to be the only way forward so take 3/400 off my budget to do that and i think i'm on to a winner.

Now to find one, its harder than the needle i stood on in the haystack at the weekend.

CS