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[Sirocco20348]

One thing stands out, its not a 2000 model GOLF GTI.



The digital dash display is present.

So therefore its possibly 2002-2005? Whenever the digital display came along?

This car could be a total bargain, or they are displaying the wrong photos and/or details.

[h100vw]

hey Gavin. why do you recommend higher mileage cars? i thought 120k isn't too bad?

120k in 13 years. not even 10k a year. mostly around town, tough on clutches. Def make sure it's had a timing belt in the past, I wouldn't be too surprised to find it hasn't.

The reason I like high mileage cars is because they have been used and therefore highway kms. This isn't hard on clutches, brakes and other running gear in my opinion.

Needs history to back it up but my S3 has 280000 on, Polo GTI on 170000 nearly. A4 wagon 240000. All pretty much running like clockwork.

Most folk wouldn't bother doing an annual service if they go by the dash warnings, they''l just ignore it until they get to 10000km. Meanwhile, stop start driving in the city is hard on the oil. Most wear occurs when the engine is cold.

At the money asked, I'd want EVERY tick in the box for that one. Timing belt, service history, 4 branded tyres not some cheap rubbish, brakes that have lots of life left in them.

No reason for cam cover gaskets to leak on their own, so someone has probably taken it off. Not required during a belt change.

Water outlet is a common failure though. Cheap to fix, pink stains on the top of the gearbox.

Black oil filters not ryco etc would indicate to me that it was serviced at a specialist, which I'd consider good.

If you are going to mod the car and throw the suspension away, you might as well start on one for less money that has worn out parts anyway.

Gavin

[Jmslwthr]

still sceptical with the fuel consumption and BOV.. don't want the previous owner to be a hoon!

people dont buy a GTI to pot around in

[Timmyrgm]

The reason I mentioned the rocker cover gasket is because on the odd chance it is split. You can save some good money on the car. Especially at a dealership who wants to push out cars as fast as possible

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[dom]

One thing stands out, its not a 2000 model GOLF GTI.



The digital dash display is present.

So therefore its possibly 2002-2005? Whenever the digital display came along?

This car could be a total bargain, or they are displaying the wrong photos and/or details.

i thought all Mk4 Gti's had digital display? and it has the labeled recaros so its got to be a '99-'01

[dom]

120k in 13 years. not even 10k a year. mostly around town, tough on clutches. Def make sure it's had a timing belt in the past, I wouldn't be too surprised to find it hasn't.

The reason I like high mileage cars is because they have been used and therefore highway kms. This isn't hard on clutches, brakes and other running gear in my opinion.

Needs history to back it up but my S3 has 280000 on, Polo GTI on 170000 nearly. A4 wagon 240000. All pretty much running like clockwork.

Most folk wouldn't bother doing an annual service if they go by the dash warnings, they''l just ignore it until they get to 10000km. Meanwhile, stop start driving in the city is hard on the oil. Most wear occurs when the engine is cold.

At the money asked, I'd want EVERY tick in the box for that one. Timing belt, service history, 4 branded tyres not some cheap rubbish, brakes that have lots of life left in them.

No reason for cam cover gaskets to leak on their own, so someone has probably taken it off. Not required during a belt change.

Water outlet is a common failure though. Cheap to fix, pink stains on the top of the gearbox.

Black oil filters not ryco etc would indicate to me that it was serviced at a specialist, which I'd consider good.

If you are going to mod the car and throw the suspension away, you might as well start on one for less money that has worn out parts anyway.

Gavin

Thanks a lot Gavin, this has been great! very helpful

[Sirocco20348]

i thought all Mk4 Gti's had digital display? and it has the labeled recaros so its got to be a '99-'01

Nope the earlier golf's did not have it, I have a 2001 and I don't have the digital dash.

[dom]

Nope the earlier golf's did not have it, I have a 2001 and I don't have the digital dash.

do you think this is an issue seeing its stated as a 2000 model? or perhaps a bonus?

ps how can i revert the Blow off valve back to stock? the little whistle noise doesn't impress me

[Sirocco20348]

do you think this is an issue seeing its stated as a 2000 model? or perhaps a bonus?

ps how can i revert the Blow off valve back to stock? the little whistle noise doesn't impress me

I would not highlight the fact. I think its a bonus.

But I just noticed something else, there is no climate control.

Something is suss with the car.

It takes 5 mins to change over the blowoff to a diverter valve

[dom]

I would not highlight the fact. I think its a bonus.

But I just noticed something else, there is no climate control.

Something is suss with the car.

It takes 5 mins to change over the blowoff to a diverter valve

wow whats up with this car! i didnt know it was available with climate control!

getting a little suss now..

okay great! where can i get a diverter valve and how much are they usually? cheers again