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  • #16
    I'm in a similar position. So I looked up a few GTI's on car sales, and they're about $11,000+. That's a big difference compared to what I'd get for my 1.6L, about $4000 difference!

    ---------- Post added at 10:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:37 AM ----------

    ... On a further note (seeing as the GTI seems too expensive right now), would selling the 1.6L to get a 2L be a reasonable upgrade? HONEST answers please.

    Can I please get some REALLY honest feedback on the 1.6L vs the 2L? I'm thinking that it might not be worth the trouble of selling my 1.6L (which I love the rare colour of), just to get a 2L (which some call 2.slow ?). But don't really know the ACTUAL difference between them, and what they can do.

    I'm also looking into a CAI and Viezu tune as a 'cheaper' alternative, where I :
    1. keep the car, which I love the colour of,
    2. don't have to take all the new wheels & suspension: off + on to sell, then off + on again on the new car $$$,
    3. don't go without a car in between selling and buying (Public transport is a b!tch accross the flow, 3 changes),
    4. don't gamble on the 'condition' of the 2L/GTI, and how it's been driven, etc.

    Would I still be wanting to 'spend more money on the 2L or GTI once I had it anyway? Or is stock GTI good to go?

    That's a bummer about the 'weak gearbox' issue if you want to add a turbo or supercharger, I was REALLY liking the sound of the supercharger!!

    ---------- Post added at 10:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:18 AM ----------

    I never know if I should start my own threads with this stuff, if it's already on-par with what I want to know. Apologies if I should, suggestions welcome.
    Dark Grey Mk4 Golf, 1.8T GTI conversion, APR stage 1, stock air intake, FMIC, 3" to 2.5" Exhaust, FK AK Street Coils, Black 18" (Avant Garde M310's ?), tinted tails, ...

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    • #17
      I'd like to hear some answers to this too.. Very interested
      '01 Mk4 Golf GL, Engine swapped to 1.8L GTi motor, Whiteline Swaybars, Nolathane & Pedders Bushes, K&N Oversize Pod Filter, 2 1/2 inch Cat back exhaust

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      • #18
        dont mod the 1.6 and i dont have personal experiance, but from what ive read dont get a 2.0.

        dont believe the hype of the price of GTIs. there are good well priced examples. be patient. can get a nice car under 9k if youre savvy/
        '02 GTI (clicky) - REFLEX SILVER - VIEZU race tune. VAR design 2.5inch stainless steel dump pipe with 100cell cat into 2.5" billyboat stainless cat back, Forge TIP, N75, Audi DV, ghetto CAI, FK-AK s coilovers, tunerdone LEDs, Clarion CZ301E sound stage.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by leighaus View Post
          dont mod the 1.6
          Do you mean don't mod it AT ALL? ie: no CAI, no ECU re-map?
          Dark Grey Mk4 Golf, 1.8T GTI conversion, APR stage 1, stock air intake, FMIC, 3" to 2.5" Exhaust, FK AK Street Coils, Black 18" (Avant Garde M310's ?), tinted tails, ...

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          • #20
            As far as I'm aware there are no metallic green gti's.. Correct me if I'm wrong.

            Only other thing is I really can't be bothered taking everything off my car and having to put it on another one. I've put alot of money into my 1.6 and don't really wanna just sell it for a 1.8t.

            I want to turbo/supercharge it and any help doing it would be great. I know alot of people with 1.6lt engines would like to see how it goes too.
            '01 Mk4 Golf GL, Engine swapped to 1.8L GTi motor, Whiteline Swaybars, Nolathane & Pedders Bushes, K&N Oversize Pod Filter, 2 1/2 inch Cat back exhaust

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            • #21


              Seems familiar
              79 MK1 GLD
              03 MK4 GTI
              94 993 Carrera

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              • #22
                Set up a vote on this topic!!!

                Those in favor of upgrading 1.6?

                Those in favor of buying Gti?

                I'm voting Gti.


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                • #23
                  Originally posted by Clarkee_vw View Post
                  There is only 2 reasons I don't want to sell it..
                  1. Is I love the metallic green colour
                  2. Is that it's still under finance for another 2 years.. I paid $12500 for it 3 years ago and the repayments are cheap
                  The colour is proving to be a major vote for me too, my 1.6L is 'Blue Anthracite', aka Bluey Dark Grey Metallic. I love it, and am pretty sure I can't get it in the GTI..



                  What colours can you actually get in the GTI?

                  Can anyone else comment on ECU mapping/tuning on a 1.6L?

                  Also, I mainly just want a bit better oomph when in the lower revs, not really a race car.
                  Last edited by kendog; 21-01-2012, 01:00 PM.
                  Dark Grey Mk4 Golf, 1.8T GTI conversion, APR stage 1, stock air intake, FMIC, 3" to 2.5" Exhaust, FK AK Street Coils, Black 18" (Avant Garde M310's ?), tinted tails, ...

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                  • #24
                    check this car out
                    1998 8L A3 1.8T 3-dr
                    same engine as Golf GTI only for $4000, i would never sell my a3 for that price
                    Audi A3 1.8 T
                    aiming for 200kw atw
                    http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-8t-71747.html

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                    • #25
                      can't see the pics without logging in...

                      ---------- Post added at 03:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:05 PM ----------

                      doesn't matter, it's only a 3 door, no good for me.
                      Dark Grey Mk4 Golf, 1.8T GTI conversion, APR stage 1, stock air intake, FMIC, 3" to 2.5" Exhaust, FK AK Street Coils, Black 18" (Avant Garde M310's ?), tinted tails, ...

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by kenbot View Post
                        The colour is proving to be a major vote for me too, my 1.6L is 'Blue Anthracite', aka Bluey Dark Grey Metallic. I love it, and am pretty sure I can't get it in the GTI..
                        Is this your car kenbot?

                        I'd say enjoy it for what it is and save for what you want. 1.6L has to be pretty economical to run surely?

                        Best Wishes.

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by RolfGolf View Post
                          Is this your car kenbot?

                          I'd say enjoy it for what it is and save for what you want. 1.6L has to be pretty economical to run surely?

                          Best Wishes.
                          Yep, that's my ride, straight after I got the coilovers put in. It looks a bit different now after adjusting the heights a bit more even. I'll try to get some newer pics up on the forum.

                          Yes, I think I've decided to go with what I've got at the moment. I love the colour, and since I got the coilovers, love how much better it drives now, I'll keep the 1.6L and just keep making it neater/cleaner.

                          I still really want to know what people honestly think about getting a CAI and an ECU re-map on the 1.6L's?

                          I couldn't imagine '10% across the rev range' would put the gearbox in that much jeopardy? Or is it the torque? Apparently the torque increase is quite noticeable. What did it cost to strengthen the 1.6L gearbox?

                          ---------- Post added at 09:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:28 AM ----------

                          OK! What about this.....??
                          http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/volkswagen-golf-1999-11995336?cr=0&distance=25&vertical=Car&eapi=2&page =1&sort=LastUpdate&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%2 01282%204294962746%204294962677&silo=Stock&Range=P rice:2500,15000~1

                          Thoughts on me grabbing this? What to look out for?
                          Dark Grey Mk4 Golf, 1.8T GTI conversion, APR stage 1, stock air intake, FMIC, 3" to 2.5" Exhaust, FK AK Street Coils, Black 18" (Avant Garde M310's ?), tinted tails, ...

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                          • #28
                            Buy my VR6:


                            and put the SC onto it. Strong gearbox, strong engine.

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                            • #29
                              no sorry, I want the mk4 shape. nice engine though, real shame they didn't bring it out in mk4 here in Aus.

                              Feedback on the GTI Please, it won't last at that price, I'm sure. I've already contacted him.
                              Dark Grey Mk4 Golf, 1.8T GTI conversion, APR stage 1, stock air intake, FMIC, 3" to 2.5" Exhaust, FK AK Street Coils, Black 18" (Avant Garde M310's ?), tinted tails, ...

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                              • #30



                                9 grand for a nice looking gti. thats what id do.
                                '02 GTI (clicky) - REFLEX SILVER - VIEZU race tune. VAR design 2.5inch stainless steel dump pipe with 100cell cat into 2.5" billyboat stainless cat back, Forge TIP, N75, Audi DV, ghetto CAI, FK-AK s coilovers, tunerdone LEDs, Clarion CZ301E sound stage.

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