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vw golf query help needed!!!

  • 18-06-2009 1:14am
    #1
    COL09
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi

    I am currently on the look outfor a vw golf tdi or gt tdi but am having no luck at the min..am now considering an audi a3 or a4 diesel..does anybody have any opinions about these cars in the 00-03 age group???such as problems to look out for?when timing belt should be done,shocks,water pump and any other notable complaints or even recommendations..i have test drove a 02 130bhp gt tdi but it seemed to have very high mileage at 125k!!!kjust wondering if that is that alot of miles for that year or and what sort of wear and tear should i be looking out for???also drove a 02 golf tdi 100bhp with 103k miles....is that high for a golf again??the dealer was asking 6500 but dropped to 5500 for a basic tdi with no extras like e/w,cd etc...seemed alot for a basic model... is that alot for a car with s/h and dealer warranty???
    last question i have is just how much are these type of cars going and where is the best place to source them...(dublin region)garage names etc

    anyone that might know of one for sale or any links to one would be great!!!

    any information will be a help!!

    thanks a mill!!


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  • #2
    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,801 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    There are lots and lots of these to choose from. Just remember the 'GT' on the TDI Golf is just a trim spec and is no way related to the BHP

    In 03 the red 'I' just meant 100bhp. If it is a 5 speed then it is 100bhp.

    The other TDIs available in 03 were the 130 and 150 bhp models, which were both 6 speed.

    Short history of Mk4 TDIs:

    At launch in 98 there was a 90bhp TDI and a 110bhp TDI

    The 90bhp one lasted until 01, and was then replaced by the 100bhp version (which could be badged TDI or TDI).

    The 110bhp TDI was available from 98 until late 00 and was replaced by a 115bhp TDI model with a 6 speed gearbox.

    The 130 TDI and 150bhp TDI came out in 02 and they stopped making the 115bhp one then.

    So don't let anyone tell you that their pre 2002 TDI is a 150 bhp or don't let anyone tell you that your 2003 TDI is 110bhp either :)


  • #3
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,592 ✭✭✭tossy


    Onkle i spot on with what he asaid,although 130 actually cam outi n late 01 (sept i think) and it is possible to get a uk imported 01 130 although it would be extremely rare,but its worth nothing in case you come across a 01 claiming to be a 130 - personally i've never seen one.

    No matter what the seller claims it is c heck the data sticker in the log book or under the boot carpat where the power is displayed in KW,a 130 bhp golf would be 96kw.

    Avoid poverty spec and try treat yourself to a comfortline if not a highline spec one.I can't believe you are having trouble finding one carxone etc seems to be flooded with them.

    Beware clocded cars also,alot of so called GT TDIs are imports and the mileage can be questionable.125l on a 02 TDI golf is nothing to worry about once it had been well cared for,at 135 k the timing belt should have been done twice.

    I would recommend starting your search on an enthusiasts forum such as vagdrivers that way the chances of the car being cared for increase and if the owner is an enthusiats they will most likely have addressed all the known MK$ golf issues so as rear wiper leakage,dodgy locks etc.


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