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  • Hi from Canberra

    G'day guys

    I currently am cruising around a 2003 Nissan 350z , Track spec.

    I am a VW noob here, so forgive my ignorance


    But im going to sell it and get a golf just to get around town. But still is a decent car.
    Looking at 2001-2003 model golf.

    anyone have any recommendations or tips?
    I believe it comes in a 2.0 and a 1.6 ? I just want something thats good on petrol realy but looks half decent.

    Is there anything visually different between the 1.6 and 2.0 Liter models?

    Thanks in advance.
    Cheers,
    -Iz

  • #2
    No visual difference, and yes, in 2.0L, 1.6L & 1.8Turbo (GTI).

    If you don't want the GTI then I think the next best is the 2.0L Sport. I think it get larger alloys, sport seats.....a Mk IV expert can fill in the rest.

    Welcome to the Forum.

    Maris
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    • #3
      cheers for the response,

      im looking for something around under 15,000. With respectable km's
      Do you think this is realistic?

      cool thats what i needed to know, so its a MK4 im looking at.
      Im gonna read some articles in the forum n see what the best bet is.

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      • #4
        I saw a auto Sport here in Adelaide last week with around 50K for $19000. You may have to be patient.

        Good place to start is carsales.com.au

        Maris
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        • #5
          yeh i had a look on carsales the 1.6L varriant seams to be doable under 15K, so that might be my best bet.

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          • #6
            My friend Keith had a 1.6 Generation and I was very impressed with the way is went (for a 1.6L).

            Go for a Generation if you can, they had alot of goodies thrown in as it was at the end of the model run.

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            • #7
              you can get decent golf mkiv's for less than 10k.

              apart from the gti, the second best one is the 1.8 (cos its a 20v). then after that the 2.0L (its only an 8v ) and then the 1.6 slow thing
              2x Caddy, 1x Ducato

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Mischa View Post
                you can get decent golf mkiv's for less than 10k.

                apart from the gti, the second best one is the 1.8 (cos its a 20v). then after that the 2.0L (its only an 8v ) and then the 1.6 slow thing

                is the 1.8L a turbo but?
                im looking to get out of performance cars.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by skylineiz View Post
                  is the 1.8L a turbo but?
                  im looking to get out of performance cars.
                  nope its NA
                  2x Caddy, 1x Ducato

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                  • #10
                    cheers mate. That sounds exactly what i am after.
                    You guys have been very helpful.

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                    • #11
                      Avoid the 1.6 like the plague. Lots of trouble with the manual gearbox. Look for a 2.0l or 1.8, turbo preferably
                      2000 Mk IV GTI

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                      • #12
                        I agree. Try to find a 1.8L or 2.0L! If possible, go for a MkIV GTI if it's ever within the price range.
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                        • #13
                          In this day and age an unmolested Mk4 GTI, with it's 110kW, could hardly be called a performance car. It would be a very solid and reliable day to day car if that's all you are after.

                          I reckon you could go pretty close to getting one for $15K these days too.

                          Pre MY02 models have the standard Recaro seats and sunroof. Post MY02 models had Recaro-like seats, no standard sunroof and a trip computer.



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