Mk 4 Golf GTi or Bora 4Motion - Help me get into the VeeDub Club

**Gravey** · 13-03-2009, 04:25 PM

Hey All,

after spending a number of years driving a variety of ordinary cars and thankfully having someone smash into my problematic N16 Pulsar, I now have the oppurtunity to step into something decent (finally!)

I have about $20k-$25k to spend and have seen a number of nice Mk4 GTi Golf's and 4Motion and V5 Bora's.

So what are people's opinions? I'd like something I could do a few tasteful mods to later down the track but also want something with plenty get up n go whilst it's stock too.

I'll probably have to go to Sydney to get a good deal, but I'm test driving a V5 and a Mk4 GTi this weekend to get a feel for both cars.

TIA!

**phaeton** · 13-03-2009, 05:09 PM

For uniqueness go the V5 or 4Motion.
For tunability the GTI 1.8T.

Alot depends on your budget and what you want to spend.

Good Luck and welcome Gravey

**SoVeReIgN** · 14-03-2009, 07:48 AM

Ditch the V5 and stick to the 1.8t or V6.

Can get a decent GTI for ~$18k these days!

**Golf Loon** · 14-03-2009, 07:53 AM

I`d go GTI, or Polo GTI if you dont need the space and wanna go faster.

**gavs** · 14-03-2009, 10:37 AM

List price on a brand new MkV Polo GTi is $26,990.

My advice, buy a slightly used or ex-demo polo GTi, same enigine as MkIV GTi golf but newer and more sorted. Also about the same size as a MkIV....

**jayjay** · 14-03-2009, 01:48 PM

or for similar money, you could find a nice a4 1.8t quattro which will very nicely appointed in the interior.

lots of options. 20-25k will do that.

**Golf Houso** · 14-03-2009, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by jayjay

or for similar money, you could find a nice a4 1.8t quattro which will very nicely appointed in the interior.

lots of options. 20-25k will do that.

Don't you mean a B5 S4, 2.7 TT

They're about the money

**geoff_gti** · 14-03-2009, 02:20 PM

Welcome Gravey! I upgraded from my N14 SSS to the GTI, love every minute of it

The V6 4motion Boras are an awesome sleeper car, but if you prefer a hatch what about the MkIV R32? As said above, I'd go for either a 1.8T or a V6.

Good luck searching!