Mk4 GTi - What to look for?

[DUB 20V]

no its a 1999 model

i can PM u the link if u like

Can anyone please tell me what the black box in the middle of the Display Dash is used for???

the balck box is a display that the 1999 models did not come with. i think 2001 and up came with it.

yeah pm me the link

[patullose]

sent mate!

[JustCruisn]

Here are a few things that have gone wrong with my GTI (2001)

Has the water pump been replaced ? This is a must, check the paperwork the pump is only about $160 but the labour is a killer ! I would not buy without knowing this 100%.

Lower control arm bushings (front), go over some speed bumps one wheel at a time listen for creaking. When coasting at 60km just tap the accelerator and back off, is there a clunk ? If its lowered you may want to have this checked professionally.
Mine are being replaced ATM and it is not cheap at all (or I'm getting ripped).

See if the seats are hard to move back and forth. Dealer has tried many times to fix with no luck at all.

Trim around the doors, has the felt come away from the black rubber / does it sit nice and tight against the head liner ? The glue lets go in really hot weather and looks crap ($120 per side to replace)

Is it the black one in Buderim ? With Recaro written on the side - I've never seen this decal before.

Dont be put off, geat car with heaps of potential

[patullose]

Here are a few things that have gone wrong with my GTI (2001)

Has the water pump been replaced ? This is a must, check the paperwork the pump is only about $160 but the labour is a killer ! I would not buy without knowing this 100%.

Lower control arm bushings (front), go over some speed bumps one wheel at a time listen for creaking. When coasting at 60km just tap the accelerator and back off, is there a clunk ? If its lowered you may want to have this checked professionally.
Mine are being replaced ATM and it is not cheap at all (or I'm getting ripped).

See if the seats are hard to move back and forth. Dealer has tried many times to fix with no luck at all.

Trim around the doors, has the felt come away from the black rubber / does it sit nice and tight against the head liner ? The glue lets go in really hot weather and looks crap ($120 per side to replace)

Is it the black one in Buderim ? With Recaro written on the side - I've never seen this decal before.

Dont be put off, geat car with heaps of potential

Yeah man thats the one...i've never seen the decal b4 either...i actully dont like it...i'll be removing it if i get that one...what do u think of it? i'm kinda scetchy about buying a 7-8 year old car....and also plus with it being german its always EXPENSIVE to fix..

What do u think of that car? its kinda cheap compair to the other GTi's other there...thats also another reason for the questions

[patullose]

So is that the major things that go wrong with them?? im used 2 commodores which have major faults as long as your arm

[dubbed]

Check the history to see if the timing belt has been changed at around 60,000kms.

[JustCruisn]

The main MK4 gremlins are Coilpacks, Window regulators and water pumps with plastic impellers.
My coilpacks and windows have been fine so far.
$15K is about right, decals are easy to remove with help of a hair dryer and some eucalyptus oil cleanup.

I see another one at Noosa for a few grand more, says waterpump clutch etc etc been replaced. Nice rims too.
One in St Lucia less km, stole internal pic from the Buderum lady. Guy is wrong about "If you are looking at the MK4 Gti it is important to note that the 1999 (which this is) is made in Germany from 2000 the model was produced in South Africa."
All Mk4 GTIs are German made.

If you come to see the one at St Lucia let me know you can look mine over and make an offer

[patullose]

The main MK4 gremlins are Coilpacks, Window regulators and water pumps with plastic impellers.
My coilpacks and windows have been fine so far.
$15K is about right, decals are easy to remove with help of a hair dryer and some eucalyptus oil cleanup.

I see another one at Noosa for a few grand more, says waterpump clutch etc etc been replaced. Nice rims too.
One in St Lucia less km, stole internal pic from the Buderum lady. Guy is wrong about "If you are looking at the MK4 Gti it is important to note that the 1999 (which this is) is made in Germany from 2000 the model was produced in South Africa."
All Mk4 GTIs are German made.

If you come to see the one at St Lucia let me know you can look mine over and make an offer

Cheers man thanks for your help!!! the St Lucia ones a bit out of my price range....Orignally i was only wanting too spend 13000 on a standard Golf...but i've convinced my self that 15000 for a GTi isnt 2 bad...

haha how cheaky he did steal that pic.....*tisk*

Well i'll let u know how it goes.......

U looking to sell your car??? how much for? Also just wondering is there any Golf or VW clubs around here?

[JustCruisn]

No official VW clubs I know about. Watercooled forums members can be the club if you want.
OzAudi is officially a club and may well take VW owners.

Have you driven any Golfs yet ? GTI or otherwise.
How old are you / On open license etc ?

[patullose]

No official VW clubs I know about. Watercooled forums members can be the club if you want.
OzAudi is officially a club and may well take VW owners.

Have you driven any Golfs yet ? GTI or otherwise.
How old are you / On open license etc ?

mate not driven one yet...i wasnt actully looking too purachase one for another coupple of months untill i seen this GTi

If i was going 2 get a standard golf i was looking at a 2.0L in manual but there rare too find.

i'm 21yrs old.... Got my full open licence
Whys that?