VW Golf GTI MkIV

Moanin

Hi all,

I am contemplating purchasing one of these, anything from 1999-2001, 3 door model.

Anybody have anything good or bad to say about them?

I am particularly interested in this one but have to go to see it first:

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Volkswagen/Golf/1.8T-GTI/1123612/

Thanks

Ferris

Moanin wrote: »

Hi all,

I am contemplating purchasing one of these, anything from 1999-2001, 3 door model.

Anybody have anything good or bad to say about them?

I am particularly interested in this one but have to go to see it first:

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Volkswagen/Golf/1.8T-GTI/1123612/

Thanks

Loads of people have bad things to say about them. Certainly the Mk4 Golf was underdeveloped and suffers some faults, most usually electrical problems. The 1.4 engine is dogsh1t too.

The 1.8T engine is a great engine, good power and torque and great for overtaking. GTi doesn't hold the road that great but its good in a straight line. The main problem with this engine is the coils blow but its an easy if costly fix. I drove a chipped one that wheelspun in 2nd on a dry road. 2002 and later cars were more reliable and held the road better.

When buying check everything electrical especially central locking, elec windows and sunroof.

I had a '98 GT Tdi and sold it recently. It had 110k and went for 5.5k. So this car is not too badly priced, but the mileage is high.

mack1

I have one, no problems with it, as said above has a decent bit of power, espeically compared to most cars on Irish roads, overtaking lines of cars at a time is no issue

That one that you posted has very high mileage though, so make sure it's been well looked after, full service etc etc.

If you like the leather then fair enough, but I think the VW leather is terrible.

What is your budget? I would really be lookin for something with a bit less miles if I was you.

pburns

I think Golf GTI fans would view the GTI MkIII and MkIV as the weakest of the breed for handling, driving enjoyment etc. The Mk V was a return to form.
General reliability issues with the MkIV also, but hey, it's a VW...

It still has a big following though - nice interior fittings;)

Moanin

mack1 wrote: »

I have one, no problems with it, as said above has a decent bit of power, espeically compared to most cars on Irish roads, overtaking lines of cars at a time is no issue

That one that you posted has very high mileage though, so make sure it's been well looked after, full service etc etc.

If you like the leather then fair enough, but I think the VW leather is terrible.

What is your budget? I would really be lookin for something with a bit less miles if I was you.

I have a budget of €6.5k but have a car to trade in also

PhoenixRising

Are they the original GTi alloys that came with the Mark IV? They don't look like the ones you normally see on MK4 GTi's.