Teddy
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All,
You may know that I drive a standard Mk4 Golf GTi Turbo, which is a very capable car, and I am very happy with.
However, I do have a complex.
Do I spend money improving the Mk4, i.e turbo upgrade, bushes etc...
Or do I save the money, save up a touch more cash and get a Mk5 GTi.
Constuctive input welcome.
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t_benn_1
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Registered: 28th Sep 04
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What mk4 is it? Engine code?
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Colin
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Save money for an Edition 30 then tune that!! 
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Robin
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Buy a mk5 with less doors, in a proper colour.
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Norcy91
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Mk5, much nicer looking in my opinion, more modern engine as well
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Teddy
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quote:
Originally posted by t_benn_1
What mk4 is it? Engine code?
AGU - so its a 150, but its a stronger engine and the internals are more robust than the 180.
Robin - that is half of the appeal factor!
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ajscorsa
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i loved my agu mk4, get it mapped, you'll love it, completely changes the car
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t_benn_1
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I've got a agu.
You should of got a 3 and a 5.
Mines getting mapped next couple of weeks mods exhaust, decat, induction, DV and a k03s so should be around 210bhp.
But as standard they are slow i think.
And you'll need to save what? 8k?
[Edited on 09-09-2010 by t_benn_1]
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Fro
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I'd save for a Mk5 if you can afford to.
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antnee
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Well you could sort suspension and brakes for about 700, a ko3(s) hybrid with fmic, zorst and CAI will see you well into the 200's when mapped. That would be about the 2-3k area.
A Mk5 Gti with less than 60k on start from about 8.5k, Mk5 is a much better built car though
[Edited on 09-09-2010 by antnee]
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AndyKent
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Mk5 - better drive and better looking.......
..........but then I would say that!
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Fro
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Not sure on bow well built the interiors are on the mk5's but the interior on my mk3 is much better put together than my mk4 was, no dash rattles or anything 
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AndyKent
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That said, my 06 Golfs key has just this week fallen apart and the driver door lock keeps failing to open remotely (works if you use the key but the lock sticks if you use the keyfob) 
Other than that it's spot on though. No squeaks or rattles and gearbox feels great despite 50k miles on it.
[Edited on 09-09-2010 by AndyKent]
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taylorboosh
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my mk4 rattled too as does the cupra, vag schmag if you ask me
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Teddy
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Agree, sorting the Mk4 out would save cash, but I do hanker over a Mk5, it has to be said.
Had quite a long discussion with a friend last night - and he was of the opinion, it would be better and more cost effective to invest in the Mk4.
Yes it does have more doors, but when looking it was the best example I could find, and its actually quite handy (must be getting old)
He is correct - so then i started looking at Passat W8's - they are very cheap now!
[Edited on 10-09-2010 by Teddy]
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Graham88
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MK5, Edition 30 if you can!
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Teddy
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I have been pricing them up actually.
I managed to test drive one of those, that Wayside had on the forecourt and a Mk6 GTi as well.
All great cars, and I thought the Mk4 was good. Nothing compaired to the 5 or 6. Such improvement.
I do love an Edition 30 though...........
I think I have to be sensible however and stick with the mk4.
(Well at least for five mins anyhow!)
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Graham88
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Edtion 30 - Stage 2 map - uprated fuel pump & something else I can't remember
360bhp
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Teddy
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Graham - stop it! 
FMIC would be needed too.
360 FWD - 
[Edited on 10-09-2010 by Teddy]
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3CorsaMeal
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i'd like a mk4 anniversary tdi
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3CorsaMeal
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Gary
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Save money for an Edition 30 then tune that!!
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Fro
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
i'd like a mk4 anniversary tdi
Miss my Anni
Hasn't been insured since i got rid and that was feb, so not sure what's happened to it
Edit: unless it's on a diff plate.
[Edited on 10-09-2010 by fro-dizzle]
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Teddy
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Will people stop talking about E30's!
Oh dam it.......
3CM - Love the petrol versions.
[Edited on 10-09-2010 by Teddy]
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Andrew
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I've been looking at the Mk5 GT TDI. Interior seems dated in them though.
Personally if you are happy with what you have, why not spend a little on it and save a little.
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