Mk4 GTi - What to look for?

[patullose]

hey guys...I'm looking at buying a VW golf GTi (1999) manual .I've always ownd holdens *YUCK* and i've fallen in love with VW....but the problems is i've got no idea what i need 2 look for

I'm taking one for a test drive tommorrow. I'm wondering what i shuld be looking for...what are some common faults? and any hits or tips would be fantastic! thanks guys



Cheers guys!!!

[gimp1]

duno if its just me but it says cars not avalible :S

[patullose]

oh i dunno i've removed the link it didnt work....
any tips??

[gimp1]

i duno, just make sure u get all the mechanics logs and its registerd and stuff like that i guess. im not to sure. good luck

[DUB 20V]

how many $$$$ is the golf u r looking at, how man kms, color?

[patullose]

Its $15'000 its got 101'000kms its black

[VWEAPN]

check if all power windows work and are not noisy or make any clunking sounds. alot of Mk4 have problems with the regulators on the power windows.

[DUB 20V]

Its $15'000 its got 101'000kms its black

nice is it a 2000 model on carsales.?

[patullose]

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???

[patullose]

Ah cheers man..they'd be expensive 2 replace 2 i guess