mk4 gti pop quiz

[bullsta]

Hi guys.Dilemma.Do I keep my stock mk4 gti 90k and chip,new clutch (prob down the track as still on original) suspension upgrade or bite the bullet and sell for the mk5. I do like the wolf in sheeps clothing look of the 4 but not real keen on having to replace turbo on 4 down the track as mileage increases.Any thoughts.Also worse case how much to fit a new ko3 or ko3s ifthe worse was to happen.Happy the block on the AGU is fairly up to the task

[McDub]

Haven't heard of the turbos failing on these?

[RolfGolf]

I guess it depends how attached you are to it, what your goals are with it and what needs doing - has the timing belt/water pump been done? That's close to a grand if it hasn't, then with the list of mods you've got going you'll be spending a bit anyway: chip, intake, intercooler, suspension, clutch so you could conceivably sell it off and upgrade. It's only going to depreciate further over time, but then again cars are not an investment are they? A median price for a good late model GTI with kms in the 90s on CarSales is about $14,000 - not sure if they actually sell at that price though - the cheapest MkV GTI on there is $19,900.

Best wishes with whatever you decide.

[JustCruisn]

Sell it add 8grand and get a decent Mk5. It will out perform a chipped MK4 in its stock form but you will blend in with every other mum in a MK5.

[whiteVR6]

A ko3s is $600 a ko4 is $700 so with the price of a new ko4 I wouldnt be too worried about a turbo change...

[bullsta]

Hey White roughly how much extra fitted?

[whiteVR6]

Your looking at $50 for the gasket kit and about $500 for installation

[TazzyVR6]

Those prices aren't for OEM turbos (KKK). You can buy my spare K03 if yours packs it in But if I were you I'd get out early and buy a Mk5.

[balkanac]

Or just get rid of it and buy an R32
No turbo/timing belt/water pump issues and its quicker than mk5 gtis

[bullsta]

thanks one and all