Mk4 Golf gti 2.0 petrol - Opinions?

[Dano]

Typical new car thread...

Found a mk4 golf gti 2.0 (115) for sale literally down the road from me

Up for £2k but might take offers :y:
its a 2002 on 02 plate, black, 3 door, 126,500 miles, mostly vw service history except for last 3 services but has receipts for bits and bobs done

Insurance quote came back at under half what im paying for the vtr? go figure.. so its mighty tempting, I'm just looking for abit more comfort driving, the saxo is getting annoying...

anyways..

Looks tidy enough, couple of dents in passenger door, but nothing major, see pic below?

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af309/dmonz_vTR/mk4gtifront.jpg

Opinions? comments, questions welcome :D

*Awaits typical saxp spambollocks*

[motocrossjord]

2K for all that mileage? sounds over priced to me tbh, but does look very smart and tidy :)

[manta]

pile of shit

8v?

[Dano]

pile of shit

8v?

Guess so, not really looked in to it, just came across it now, and as its local might pop down and have a look on a day off from work

Im not looking for a fast car, just something comfier daily :y:

[manta]

To be totally honest with you dude, stay away.

not good on fuel
i'd rather ride a donkey to work, it would be more fun and quicker
overweight
slow

get a diesel.

[Dano]

To be totally honest with you dude, stay away.

not good on fuel
i'd rather ride a donkey to work, it would be more fun and quicker
overweight
slow

get a diesel.

basically the answer i was looking for ^

Altho, ill pass on the donkey thanks :P

Might go have a look anyway? see if its as tidy as the pics say lol

[DAMSK11]

If I was buying a golf with an engine that size I would go for a diesel. Go have a look anyway.

[Dano]

If I was buying a golf with an engine that size I would go for a diesel. Go have a look anyway.

ta :y:

[baker556]

Pal had one of these, my furio was quicker no word of a lie.

Very slow, bad fuel averaged 28mpg iirc.

Better off with the diesel version.

[Dano]

Pal had one of these, my furio was quicker no word of a lie.

Very slow, bad fuel averaged 28mpg iirc.

Better off with the diesel version.

Ill keep an eye out then :y:

thanks for the info :)

[Manu]

Very slow for a 2.0, bad mpg. If you fancy a golf and have that sort of budget look for a TDI

[Gandi699]

a mate of miles got the mk3 8v 2.0 gti, cant believe it warrants a GTi badge - portly and slow. Even a standard vtr would beat one.
Remapped and modded TDi in these is the one to go for, or perhaps the 1.8 20v but even then they aint quick standard. R32 though is epic

[Nik_L]

These were badged as Golf CL's in the US. Says it all really.

Also, have a good look around. The GTi 115's are worth feck all. £2k for 1 with 125k is about £800 over-priced.

[NismoSteve]

Shit slow, heavy arsed crap. Don't bother. Mk4s were the worst golfs ever. End of.

[Dano]

Thanks all for the info :y:

I dont really "Want" a golf...

Just I quite like them, and it would end up looking something like this:

http://scene-media.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ryan5.jpg

without the dodgy bonnet vents...

not really looking for a fast car, just something that looks tidy and is comfy to be in :y:

What are the 1.8t's like on mpg? Anyone had hands on experience?

[Karl]

Mid thirty mpg average (on 1.8T's), motorway miles might see you in to the low fortys.
Alot of uncared for 1.8T's out there, easy to end up with a lemon.

[enthrone]

Thanks all for the info :y:

I dont really "Want" a golf...

Just I quite like them, and it would end up looking something like this:

http://scene-media.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ryan5.jpg

without the dodgy bonnet vents...

not really looking for a fast car, just something that looks tidy and is comfy to be in :y:

What are the 1.8t's like on mpg? Anyone had hands on experience?

whats the point in putting money into a car you dont "want". :wall:

get the 20vt or tdi.

[Dano]

whats the point in putting money into a car you dont "want". :wall:

get the 20vt or tdi.

Rammed enough money in to my vtr, doesnt make much difference on what I spend on lol

I like golfs, but they arent top of my list... just most mk4s seem to be overpriced for what they are, alot around want 2k + for proper sheds :panic:

One I mentioned looks tidy enough for an alright price, milage doesnt bother me, I dont know why people look at it like a life counter :S

My dads E reg shogun died the other day.. 256k miles and rarely looked after, it was just a work horse :\


Moving on...

Ill keep an eye out for others locally :y:

[MiniGibbo]

Boring, slow and ugly...

Only ever consider a tdi for work purposes but then id still get a pissrat.

[Prickle]

Derv is what i would get in black. I do like them but they are imo a bit boring to look at..

[MiniGibbo]

Id only get a derv mk4.

I like cock tbh but only in black

Racist fuck.

[Jazz]

Try to find a 1.8T instead. I've got an octy vRS with the 1.8t and it returns 32-35mpg average, up to 38-40 on motorway and had a decent spread of torque.

Far better engine for daily use and better for tuning too.

[Prickle]

Racist fuck.

:homme: ;)

[Dano]

Cheers people :y:

I'll have to look for insurance quotes too :D

[smiith]

That 2.0 8v engine, is like standing in a bar, and just pissing yourself..

[Dano]

That 2.0 8v engine, is like standing in a bar, and just pissing yourself..

bit strange, but ok if no one notices? :homme:

[smiith]

bit strange, but ok if no one notices? :homme:

you would probably be happier walking home covered in piss, than driving non pissy in that car!

[Dano]

you would probably be happier walking home covered in piss, than driving non pissy in that car!

Point taken lol

[Dano]

Golf 1.8 20v T - £854 fully comp

306 HDI turbo - £670 fully comp

renewl for the vtr - £808... yeh... lol

(Please note, i havent been "shopping around" just doing rough quotes on confused.com :D

[iw_laurence]

I have a mk4 Gt tdi 130 with remap. About 170bhp and 280 torquez :D perfect car for me.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q356/iw_laurence/6d1346f4.jpg

[MiniGibbo]

A shit car with tractor height perfect for you..?

[iw_laurence]

No an economical, safe, yet sporty car that looks nice :)

Sold your shed of an m3 then?

[Jazz]

Sold your shed of an m3 then?

He wishes it was a M3.

Not even close, a mere 323i.

[MiniGibbo]

Cheap insurance like a boss :cool:

[Jazz]

Cheap insurance like a boss :cool:

Yes but you're a mere minion for it.

Real bosses drive BMW M-cars, Merc AMG's oh... and Audi S/RS ;)

[craig180]

A shit car with tractor height perfect for you..?

You're qualified to pass judgement on shit cars I suppose

[MiniGibbo]

Yes but you're a mere minion for it.

Real bosses drive BMW M-cars, Merc AMG's oh... and Audi S/RS ;)

Well when mines faster and costs less to insure and tax I'm laughing :D

[Jazz]

Well when mines faster and costs less to insure and tax I'm laughing :D

Your 192bhp 323 is quicker than a 280bhp M3 3.0?

What are you smoking? Ganja or smack? Can I have some..? :fcuk:

edit- I missed the "When". Very nice word to use, "when" lol

[MiniGibbo]

Even at 191hp with its current weight yeah a oem 3.0 would be lost in the cloud of smoke behind me around track.

On the road it would have the legs as you can't carry speed.

I was talking more once I get it back together with a new heart though.

[iw_laurence]

Even at 191hp with its current weight yeah a oem 3.0 would be lost in the cloud of smoke behind me around track.

On the road it would have the legs as you cant carry speed.

I was talking more once I get it back together with a new heart though.

I suppose it's nice to have dreams.

[MiniGibbo]

Someone's got to live the dream :cool:

[Prickle]

Someone's got to live the dream :cool:

Like a king!

[iw_laurence]

Been there done that, I prefer just doing things rather than belittling people over the internet.

[MiniGibbo]

Well I like trolling so blow me.

[Mr_X]

so is it 115 bhp?

[Jazz]

so is it 115 bhp?

Sad but true, 2.0 8v and 115bhp in a car weighing over 1300kg.

[Prickle]

Sad but true, 2.0 8v and 115bhp in a car weighing over 1300kg.

German tank!

[Jazz]

German tank!

A good thing when it has power.

Not so good when it doesn't.

[Ashleyp]

I like the mk4 golfs.

My mate has a 1.6 version (his may be mk5 actually, i don't know) it's not 'quick' but its nippy enough and good on fuel - which suits him as he's not a quick driver.

plus they're nice cars to be in, on short and long drives. decent leg room front and rear for a hatchback, and look quite nice in a half decent spec (not base model, yet not GTdi - or whatever the top spec is)

[harrytool]

I got one shit on fuel not fast holds the road ok not a dream car just a run about

[blackie_2k5]

ive been in a 1.6...was worse then the 1.5D