Mk4 GTi - What to look for?

[patullose]

hey guys...I'm looking at buying a VW golf GTi (1999) manual .I've always ownd holdens *YUCK* and i've fallen in love with VW....but the problems is i've got no idea what i need 2 look for

I'm taking one for a test drive tommorrow. I'm wondering what i shuld be looking for...what are some common faults? and any hits or tips would be fantastic! thanks guys



Cheers guys!!!

[gimp1]

duno if its just me but it says cars not avalible :S

[patullose]

oh i dunno i've removed the link it didnt work....
any tips??

[gimp1]

i duno, just make sure u get all the mechanics logs and its registerd and stuff like that i guess. im not to sure. good luck

[DUB 20V]

how many $$$$ is the golf u r looking at, how man kms, color?

[patullose]

Its $15'000 its got 101'000kms its black

[VWEAPN]

check if all power windows work and are not noisy or make any clunking sounds. alot of Mk4 have problems with the regulators on the power windows.

[DUB 20V]

Its $15'000 its got 101'000kms its black

nice is it a 2000 model on carsales.?

[patullose]

no its a 1999 model

i can PM u the link if u like

Can anyone please tell me what the black box in the middle of the Display Dash is used for???

[patullose]

Ah cheers man..they'd be expensive 2 replace 2 i guess

[DUB 20V]

no its a 1999 model

i can PM u the link if u like

Can anyone please tell me what the black box in the middle of the Display Dash is used for???

the balck box is a display that the 1999 models did not come with. i think 2001 and up came with it.

yeah pm me the link

[patullose]

sent mate!

[JustCruisn]

Here are a few things that have gone wrong with my GTI (2001)

Has the water pump been replaced ? This is a must, check the paperwork the pump is only about $160 but the labour is a killer ! I would not buy without knowing this 100%.

Lower control arm bushings (front), go over some speed bumps one wheel at a time listen for creaking. When coasting at 60km just tap the accelerator and back off, is there a clunk ? If its lowered you may want to have this checked professionally.
Mine are being replaced ATM and it is not cheap at all (or I'm getting ripped).

See if the seats are hard to move back and forth. Dealer has tried many times to fix with no luck at all.

Trim around the doors, has the felt come away from the black rubber / does it sit nice and tight against the head liner ? The glue lets go in really hot weather and looks crap ($120 per side to replace)

Is it the black one in Buderim ? With Recaro written on the side - I've never seen this decal before.

Dont be put off, geat car with heaps of potential

[patullose]

Here are a few things that have gone wrong with my GTI (2001)

Has the water pump been replaced ? This is a must, check the paperwork the pump is only about $160 but the labour is a killer ! I would not buy without knowing this 100%.

Lower control arm bushings (front), go over some speed bumps one wheel at a time listen for creaking. When coasting at 60km just tap the accelerator and back off, is there a clunk ? If its lowered you may want to have this checked professionally.
Mine are being replaced ATM and it is not cheap at all (or I'm getting ripped).

See if the seats are hard to move back and forth. Dealer has tried many times to fix with no luck at all.

Trim around the doors, has the felt come away from the black rubber / does it sit nice and tight against the head liner ? The glue lets go in really hot weather and looks crap ($120 per side to replace)

Is it the black one in Buderim ? With Recaro written on the side - I've never seen this decal before.

Dont be put off, geat car with heaps of potential

Yeah man thats the one...i've never seen the decal b4 either...i actully dont like it...i'll be removing it if i get that one...what do u think of it? i'm kinda scetchy about buying a 7-8 year old car....and also plus with it being german its always EXPENSIVE to fix..

What do u think of that car? its kinda cheap compair to the other GTi's other there...thats also another reason for the questions

[patullose]

So is that the major things that go wrong with them?? im used 2 commodores which have major faults as long as your arm