Mk4 GTI model changes 1999-05

[csimpson]

Hi guys,

New kid on the forum here :p

I'm thinking about trading up from a 1995 Nissan Bluebird to a Mk4 GTI, and I was wondering what the significant differences between specific years were?

I recall reading that the range post-2000 had VVT, but I'm not sure.

Any difference in weight, kW output?

Basically, which would be the most bang-for-buck product? I'm a student so obviously money is a concern. I'll be realistic and say the car is a pipe dream at the moment, but... I like to dream.

Cheers,

Cam

Edit: Just reading the FAQ thread and there's a heap of info in there.

I guess my question now changes to, "What kind of price would you expect to sell your Mk4 GTIs for?" I place absolutely no faith in the figures on Redbook and Carsales and Drive

[Fizz]

I'd say the illusive 180Hp VVt version would be the one 2 get but i heard you don't get that one in Oz Apart from that i think they all 150Hp only added advantage of getting a late model GTI would be some of the features, trip computer, nicer gear box linkage, shifts smoother etc. Basically they would have fixed any issues that they found in the earlier versions.

1998 - 1999 model GTI model on the ones I've seen don't have a trip computer, Gear box linkage is the same as a MK3 and some minor differences like the flaps on the mirror on the sun visor. older ones flip while newer ones slide. That's about all that i know about. The older ones might be cheaper to accquire but if those minor things don't bother you then go for it will still perform like the rest Later on you can always add the bits that are missing.

[Mischa]

I'd say the illusive 180Hp VVt version would be the one 2 get but i heard you don't get that one in Oz Apart from that i think they all 150Hp only added advantage of getting a late model GTI would be some of the features, trip computer, nicer gear box linkage, shifts smoother etc. Basically they would have fixed any issues that they found in the earlier versions.

1998 - 1999 model GTI model on the ones I've seen don't have a trip computer, Gear box linkage is the same as a MK3 and some minor differences like the flaps on the mirror on the sun visor. older ones flip while newer ones slide. That's about all that i know about. The older ones might be cheaper to accquire but if those minor things don't bother you then go for it will still perform like the rest Later on you can always add the bits that are missing.

dont forget the older ones had recaros and the newer ones dont. the recaros have tonnes more bolstering and are much better seats or so i've heard.

[gareth_oau]

dont forget the older ones had recaros and the newer ones dont. the recaros have tonnes more bolstering and are much better seats or so i've heard.

and Recaros in leather are even better!!

[csimpson]

Are these the leather Recaros? They look gorgeous :p

Edit: Hmm, maybe they're not.



These are though, as far as I'm aware (though they haven't really been looked after).

P.S Is there a rule about image-hosting here?

[spa]

don't forget the centre console cupholders are slightly different, they changed them slightly somewhere between 1999 and 2003

shrugs, the main things i noticed when i test drove the 1999 and then bought the 2003 were cosmetic stuff... 1999 had the recaros which were much more comfortable, only the ones i looked at were pretty badly faded... and 99 doesn't have a trip computer... they've already been mentioned though... did the 99 have cruise control? also i don't think the 2003 comes with a sunroof standard, though i've never seen one without...

[99gti]

I have the 99 with the Recaros and yes it has cruise.

From those pictures above, I'd say the last one is the recaros but they look to be in pretty bad shape!

[Treza360]

Different styled alloys too. Big chunky 5 spokes were on the originals from memory. Second generation ones had sexy looking multi spokes. I'd try and go for the original due to the seats.
You can always upgrade to some sexy BBS rims hey Neil?

[Fizz]

Man Neil your 99 GTI is pretty highly spec'ed. Mine doesn't have any of that fancy stuff. I'd like 2 think its the Weight Reduced Edition

[SoVeReIgN]

Are these the leather Recaros? They look gorgeous :p

Edit: Hmm, maybe they're not.



These are though, as far as I'm aware (though they haven't really been looked after).

P.S Is there a rule about image-hosting here?

Hey these are the seats in my car! (except those look ****house and a little saggy on the bottom)

Audi don't call them recaros

[99gti]

Just looking at the way they are put together they look the same as my recaro's - I may be wrong...

[99gti]

Man Neil your 99 GTI is pretty highly spec'ed. Mine doesn't have any of that fancy stuff. I'd like 2 think its the Weight Reduced Edition

All Mk4 GTI's here in Aus got sun roof, leather wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, either recaros in the earlier ones or the vw knock off's for the later ones and climatronic as standard equipment.

[intensem1]

Any common problems with any of the gti's things to look out for etc?

[HOLEIN1]

nicer gear box linkage, shifts smoother etc

dont mean to hijack, but does anyone know if the later model linkage can be put in an early model?

is this on the shifter end or gearbox end?

[HOLEIN1]

shrugs, the main things i noticed when i test drove the 1999 and then bought the 2003 were cosmetic stuff... 1999 had the recaros which were much more comfortable, only the ones i looked at were pretty badly faded... and 99 doesn't have a trip computer... they've already been mentioned though... did the 99 have cruise control? also i don't think the 2003 comes with a sunroof standard, though i've never seen one without...

main difference that i noticed was the trip computer - i would have liked one but i couldnt find a later model in the same condition, low k's, colour etc etc as the late 1999 model i ended up getting, so i came to a comprimise i guess

was looking for leather seats, but for starters the ones i found were in bad nick (cracked/creased leather etc), and i liked the red/black recaro's due to the more 'sporty' look and the fact that i wouldnt burn my arse cheeks off after leaving the car in the sun for 5 min....

i spose its a question of whether the little things matter to you or not...