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

[Manaz]

European cars run softer rotors and harder pads (as opposed to the Japanese/Australian standard of harder rotors and softer pads). It's all a tradeoff - softer rotors absorb heat better, but don't last as long. 77,000km doesn't sound too out of the ordinary to me for a rotor replacement, particularly on a heavyish FWD car with a V5 sitting under the bonnet.

On the power issue - The Bora V5 is 125kW IIRC, the Golf GTI is ~100kW, but is easily chippable to 150kW. The V5 (and V6) do have good low-down torque, but don't do as well at the top end as the GTI does after it's been chipped.

How urgently do you need to buy?

[Gravey]

thanks for the info.

I need to buy this week - 4 hour return trip to work & back isnt much fun, that's 20 hours of travelling to work each week! I think I'll be happy with the V5, the one I have my eye on is spotless and they are unique and quite rare. I was surprised at how many Golfs I see on the road now that I've been looking. Driving through Unley I think I saw about 20 on the weekend....which obviously is an indication of a great car, but it's good to be different too.

[sukebe]

I drive a Bora V6 with chip, exhaust, Haldex upgrade, suspension, CAI, dogbone inserts. It goes well, especially when up and running. Corners great (lots of fun in the wet), have surprised a few people with it.

My question to you is, why would you use either of the cars you are looking at as a commuter car that you sit in for 4 HOURS A DAY!! Get something nice and cheap. You dont want to be spending too much money on a car that will depreciate in value as much the dollars you pour into its fuel tank.


Personally, if I had 4hrs of commuting a day I would be looking for a job closer to home or a home closer to work

[qsilverza]

Sukebe, I think he means four hours commuting on public transport

I used to do this when I went from Coogee to north ryde and it was crap. I would have much rather paid the cost of fuel

[Mr Messy]

Commuting sucks. I had been driving from Killara to Campbelltown for work before moving literally across the road from the office when I got a new job.

The VR vs 1.8T debate is 50-50 for me. I love the GTI badge cache, my recaros and the sound of a DV barking off tunnel walls. But then the 4mo Boro is definitely a special thing, and nothing sounds quite like the VR, a very special engine.

For me my one owner, low mileage, GTI was too good a deal to refuse... but I could see why you'd go either way.

[Gravey]

Well last week I picked up a Bora V5 5spd Manual in Adelaide, 77,000km on the clock.....yeah you're right, the V6 would have been nice but I really CBF going to Sydney or Melbourne to try pick one up - too much hassle and I needed a car pronto!

Even though this is a second slower than the V6 4mo, the 170BHP V5 is still plenty fast - it kills most V6 commonwhores that have tried to put their foot down at the lights and even some of the older V8s. Interior is very nice - confortable and roomy. Stereo is quite good....anyone purchased and installed the ipod connection for the mk4s? The boot space is HUGE.....2-3 bodies easily

Anyway, TTIUWP....so here they are:

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=962

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=968

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=964

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=966

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=967http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=969

[Manaz]

Oooh, that looks like it's got the 17" Bora Sport wheels on it!

If so, I'll swap you for some 16" Brands Hatch wheels! ~

[Gravey]

hahaha - yeah its got the 17" wheels on it, a lot of people comment on how nice they look, no need for 18s or 19s just yet! Lowering her just a shade would sex her up just enough without making her look like a s!ut though, so maybe that will be the first mod

[goodfella]

i have seen heaps of v5 boras with the sport rims!! Damn it!...

I also have 16" brands hatch and am willing to swap +cash for bora sports...

[Golf Loon]

Nice pick up. Welcome to the cool club

[Gravey]

Well if I ever upgrade them to a bigger set (which may be a possibility) I'll let you know....for now though I think I'll keep em