GTI model questions

[sierra055]

Well, I am the proud new owner (or at least will be next Saturday when I can pick it up) of a 2002 Silver GTI

Looked at 5 cars today, and this was the stand out, despite it not having the recaro's I had my heart set on. This one was just in too great condition.

I'll post some pics next weekend, but it is a very stock affair in very clean condition.

Thanks again to everyone who posted some great information in this thread, it was a big help!!

[gpk_gti]

no problems mate! that what we are here for! now for the obligatory PICS OR BAN threat!!! hahahahah

[Cache]

Congrats mate on the purchase. Pity its silver......you can always paint it blue later on .

Cheers

[Lima]

Congrats sierra055.

[YellowDieselGolf]

I reckon a rear hatch spoiler is a must as well...

I don't

[99gti]

Well, I am the proud new owner (or at least will be next Saturday when I can pick it up) of a 2002 Silver GTI

Looked at 5 cars today, and this was the stand out, despite it not having the recaro's I had my heart set on. This one was just in too great condition.

I'll post some pics next weekend, but it is a very stock affair in very clean condition.

Thanks again to everyone who posted some great information in this thread, it was a big help!!

Congrats and welcome aboard Sierra055. We'll look forward to seeing the pics once she arrives!

[Lima]

I don't

Yes you do Pete, you're just in denial.

[Jimbo14]

Hey guys,

This is my first post, I just found this great forum. My name is James and I am from Melbourne.

This is a great thread and I myself was thinking of buying a MK4 GTi very early next year and I just had a couple of 'super newbie questions' to add to this thread.

1. The MK4 GTi's only came in five door in Australia yes?

2. Did only the 99-02 have the spoiler lip and the deep recardos (I know it was asked earlier in this thread but I was abit confused)?

3. Did all Mk4's had the 1.8 litre turbo with 130kw and weighed 1300kg?

Sorry about these newbie questions I know some were answered before - I just wanted to clarify.

Cheers,
Jimbo14

[sierra055]

Hey Jimbo!
Welcome mate... as one newbie to another, let me just say that this forum and it's members are a huge help!

From what I discovered whilst finding my car to answer your questions (i don't claim i'm 100% correct however, this is just what I found in my personal experience)

1. Yes, only 5 door here in AU for the GTi, the R32 came in a 3 door.

2. My car is an 02 and doesn't have the deeper Recaro's (despite that being what I was really after) In fact, 2 01 model cars I looked at didn't have them either. So if you're specifically after those seats, stick to 99-00 cars.

3. AFAIK, the cars delivered here are the non drive by wire and are the 110kw 150hp versions.

[Jimbo14]

Thats for the warm welcome Sierra055!

I did not relise the MK4 GTi's were only 110kw/150hp.
I thought they were all 130kw/180hp.

Can anyone clarify?

[spa]

any unmodified mkiv gti that you buy here will be 110kw.
there are higher powered ones sold overseas.

[Jimbo14]

Damn, thats a kick in the pants.

I was all exciting thinking they were pretty fast with 130kw (stock).

[sierra055]

With a little bit of a tickle (read: dump pipe and chip) you would be making above those figures anyway... I wouldn't get too disheartened.

Have you driven one yet? If not, you might be pretty suprised. I know I was!

[Jimbo14]

No I have not had the opportunity yet. I am sure even if the golf has 110kw they would still be a very fast automobile.

I was just also looking at a 2003 Subaru Imprezza WRX which as you know does not have the european flavor but im guessing it is alot faster.

[markjb]

MY2000 GTI has 2 doors,BBS wheels and no sunroof

I'm curious, as my new toy was German delivered with 2 doors, 16'BBS wheels, Recaros but no sunroof, and obviously LHD....

Were 2 doors every sold in Australia??


Mark

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

ps did the big straight-through chrome muffler this week