Laney
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Registered: 6th May 03
Location: Leeds
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I'm weighing up the pro's and con's of getting one. I'm only 19 with 1yrs NCB, so the insurance on a GTi is gonna be a no no. However, a 1.6 isn't out of the question.
Its probably gonna have to be a Mark3 aswell. Or an early Mark4.
Anyone had one or know a bit about them performance wise? Also any stuff I should look out for? 
Thanking you 
[Edit - As if I can spell  ]
[Edited on 19-11-2003 by Laney]
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Scott
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Registered: 11th Mar 01
Location: Kilmarnock,Scotland
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go for a MK4 the rest are not to my taste
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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MK 3s are dead slow even the gtis.
I love the mk3 and 4 so either but dont expect performance!
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Kris TD
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
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get the 1.9 tdi, only insurance group 8, plus you can get over 200 bhp from them
basically too upgrade it upto 110 bhp spec just change for 110 bhp spec injectors, then use a chip etc.. these together bring 145 bhp, then get a 4 branch manifold another 14 bhp, they love induction kits so a little bit more, full exhaust even more power as these work really well on td's can also get highleft cams for the 1.9 vag engine.
there is loads of performance parts for em, personally i recommend getting one of those instead, i was gonna get a 1.8t golf but now going for a 1.9 tdi 110 or 115. plus even with all that tuning work they still do stock mpg as boost pressure isnt really increased much.
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Tom J
Organiser: South Wales
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Registered: 8th Sep 03
Location: Bridgend
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Get a MK2
Big Bumpa Style
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paul_spurrell
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Registered: 14th Sep 01
Location: Bath Avon
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do not go for a mk4. a pile of wank
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courty
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Registered: 1st Jun 01
Location: Kent (bluewater)
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Ive got a golf mk4 GT TDI 110bhp for sale if your intrested??
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Mattss Corsa
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Registered: 11th Jan 03
Location: Milton Keynes (BUCKS)
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Get a r32, LMFAO 
Wudnt You Love 2, Haha Lol 
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Gambit
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Registered: 5th Jun 00
Location: Common Sense HQ
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u aint gonna get much performance wise on mk3 & mk4 petrols if you cant afford the insurance.
mk3 TDi would be a good buy but u dont see many about!
the mk2 driver can be more or less made into an 8v gti by simply changing the cam & manifold to that of a GTi.
flamedcorsab, that mk2 looks horrible!
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Mark_Robson
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Registered: 14th Jan 00
Location: Cramlington, Northumberland
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I bught a 1.6 Mk 4 Golf about 6 Months ago... The thing was shocking, I had loads of problems with it and in the end gave it back and got my money back! I would say stay WELL away from them!!!
Mark.
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blondelisauk
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Registered: 16th Jul 01
Location: surrey
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i'd have to say get a mk2 there the best!! If you want a newer 1 then get a 1.8 20t and put a hybrid turbo on it then you'd be moving!! Go on www.clubgti.com some wicked people on there and they no there stuff!
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vibrio
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Registered: 28th Feb 01
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quote:
Originally posted by Scott
go for a MK4 the rest are not to my taste
not you gettign the car is it though Scotty boy
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Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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all golfs are good, but only the following have grunt
mk2 1.8 8v gti
mk2 1.8 16v gti
mk3 2.0 8v
mk3 2.0 16v
rest are good cars however.
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Mattb
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Registered: 2nd Feb 03
Location: Under your sisters bed
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark_Robson
I bught a 1.6 Mk 4 Golf about 6 Months ago... The thing was shocking, I had loads of problems with it and in the end gave it back and got my money back! I would say stay WELL away from them!!!
Mark.
i work for v-dub, and totally agree....
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Stoneyginger
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Registered: 25th Jan 01
Location: Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire
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Mk 1 and 2 Gti Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 
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mr c
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Registered: 31st Jul 01
Location: Northwest
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I have a mk4 20V t chipped can push close on 190BHP.
Totaly standard on the outside = totaly stealth....just the way i like em
[Edited on 20-11-2003 by mr c]
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Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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hows helen?
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