Mk4 Golf GT TDi opinions
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They don't all come with wooden dash surrounds the one's I've been in didn't anyway I think the wooden surrounds will have been an optional extra. You can buy them in different colours anyway see here www.awesome-gti.co.uk/vw%20golfmk4/interior.html
Edited to say you might find them cheaper on ebay.
Edited to say you might find them cheaper on ebay.
Edited by davevag on Friday 8th December 08:33
I've nearly got one (130 with 150 suspension, tailgate spoiler + wheels). Been fine so far, bought it with 13K on now has 87K and all I've done (touch wood) is service items and change a couple of bulbs. I do mostly motorways so I'm even still on my original brakes.
Only thing I'd say is be wary of getting is one with climate control, as opposed to aircon. It looks nicer in the panel but apparently regularly blows its internals and costs £400 to fix. If you do get climate, look around for how to tell if it's on the way out - fans pulsing full speed intermittently IIRC but I haven't got it so don't need to worry about that.
Oh and enquire about oil consumption; allegedly some drink a bit and it's expensive stuff! Mine doesn't though.
Re: Trim, if you have anything other than the black plastic trim then the inserts can be changed easily. Otherwise the black plastic is part of the radio cage so you have to change that as well.
AdrianR
Only thing I'd say is be wary of getting is one with climate control, as opposed to aircon. It looks nicer in the panel but apparently regularly blows its internals and costs £400 to fix. If you do get climate, look around for how to tell if it's on the way out - fans pulsing full speed intermittently IIRC but I haven't got it so don't need to worry about that.
Oh and enquire about oil consumption; allegedly some drink a bit and it's expensive stuff! Mine doesn't though.
Re: Trim, if you have anything other than the black plastic trim then the inserts can be changed easily. Otherwise the black plastic is part of the radio cage so you have to change that as well.
AdrianR
here she is:
www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/117972.htm
Basically a completely honest, non-abused car.
Virtually all the miles were on the motorway commuting to work in my old job.
Now all I do is go to the station, so I'm going to change to smething else - either a hack or maybe an Elise.
www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/117972.htm
Basically a completely honest, non-abused car.
Virtually all the miles were on the motorway commuting to work in my old job.
Now all I do is go to the station, so I'm going to change to smething else - either a hack or maybe an Elise.
jvaughan said:
60,000 miles I believe.
They also recommend you inspect the waterpump for signs of seal leakage as its cheaper to replace when the belt is off that when its inplace.
They also recommend you inspect the waterpump for signs of seal leakage as its cheaper to replace when the belt is off that when its inplace.
seems a bit strange - I took mine in for a service at 56.5k (last month), even though the service light wasn't on, because I'd been doing a few shorter journeys recently so wanted to get oil changed, plus was thinking of selling.
Given that it now won't need a service for 20k miles or so I'm surprised the dealer didn't mention doing the cambelt at the same time.
Cannot fault my TDI130.
Had it for 3 years, and racked up 60,000 motorway miles. Will cruise all day at 80mph and deliver 50+mpg.
Mine has red/black seats, 5 door, boot spoiler and has just touched 90,000 miles. Its been serviced every 10 - 12,000 miles and had all the brakes changed within the last 20,000 miles.
No faults what so ever, had my first headlight bulb blow on the weekend.. £8.99 for a new bulb and 30 minutes to work out how to change it and the Job was done.
Now the time to change has arrived, I cannot find a car that offers the thrill, economy & performance and pleasure to drive as the Golf.
Had it for 3 years, and racked up 60,000 motorway miles. Will cruise all day at 80mph and deliver 50+mpg.
Mine has red/black seats, 5 door, boot spoiler and has just touched 90,000 miles. Its been serviced every 10 - 12,000 miles and had all the brakes changed within the last 20,000 miles.
No faults what so ever, had my first headlight bulb blow on the weekend.. £8.99 for a new bulb and 30 minutes to work out how to change it and the Job was done.
Now the time to change has arrived, I cannot find a car that offers the thrill, economy & performance and pleasure to drive as the Golf.
leeross said:
hi i just got 130 great car just tryn get all the extras u can leather is the bizz. i paid 8300 4 a o2 plate 47 thou on the clock all extras. shop about and take your time
Other than the obvious power output, are there any other major differences between the 130 and 150? Eg is the suspension the same, torque,economy etc?
quote] Other than the obvious power output, are there any other major differences between the 130 and 150? Eg is the suspension the same, torque,economy etc? quote]
nothing major is different , 150 has less low down torque and is more laggy than the 130 , it has a bigger turbo, I always find the 130 to feel quicker ( I prefer the 130 ) ... the 150 drives more like a petrol and prefers to rev.
I buy and sell vag diesels and imho If you are looking at a golf and spending £10k , forget the mk4 and buy the mk5 , its in a different league, much better drive, so much roomier , generally just a better car all round. the 2.0tdi 140 may not feel as quick and as urgent as the 1.9 but will suprise you if you put them side by side.. Old golf is getting long in the tooth , its been around a long time now... If nothing else have a drive in one think you will be impressed..
nothing major is different , 150 has less low down torque and is more laggy than the 130 , it has a bigger turbo, I always find the 130 to feel quicker ( I prefer the 130 ) ... the 150 drives more like a petrol and prefers to rev.
I buy and sell vag diesels and imho If you are looking at a golf and spending £10k , forget the mk4 and buy the mk5 , its in a different league, much better drive, so much roomier , generally just a better car all round. the 2.0tdi 140 may not feel as quick and as urgent as the 1.9 but will suprise you if you put them side by side.. Old golf is getting long in the tooth , its been around a long time now... If nothing else have a drive in one think you will be impressed..
Edited by JeffC on Monday 25th December 22:03
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