Alex16v
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Registered: 30th Jun 06
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VW Golf GTi 1.8 20v turbo
Anyone had one of these? Oppinions?
I have now sold my Corsa GSi  Was loads of fun, but im travelling quite a bit further to work now and want something nicer and more comfy, guess im growing up. 
Also just got my claim money through! When last feb someone decided to smash into the side of me and write off my corsa 1.4 sport, they finally accepted 100% responsibility after the insurance company finally found the pictures of the incident showing exactly what happened that i had taken, the badger was trying to say it was my fault! Anyways they finally took liability and i got my money. Big tip if ever you are involved in a crash, take pictures and lots of them as soon as you can before they other person tries to move thier car out of the way!
Soo i was looking at moving to the VAG side for my next car, im 19 soon and will have 1 year ncb soon too so hopefully the insurance will be nice on me looking for a 1.8t.
Im still just researching them now so any other ideas for an alternative car for around £4,000 to £5,000 let me know!
Cheers,
Alex 
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BarnshaW
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insurance will still be high at 19 with 1 NCB matey :s
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pdwhelan
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insurance will not be nice! it is never ever nice lol!
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Alex16v
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quote:
Originally posted by BarnshaW
insurance will still be high at 19 with 1 NCB matey :s
Insurance was not too much of a problem at 18 on a corsa GSi with 0ncb, or are we talking really high?
Thanks for the reply, ill jump over to parkers price guide now and see what sort of insurance group they are in.
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Ste L
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Registered: 3rd Jul 06
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quote:
Originally posted by pdwhelan
insurance will not be nice! it is never ever nice lol!
my insurance is nice 
£199 renewal
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John G
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insurance and the golf dont go together, whatever ncb youv got, they always seem to be higher on insurance then other cars in the same field
hows trick anyway bud?
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pdwhelan
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But its still not nice to pay insurance is it think about it. in some countrys its like $20 a year. My gf's cousin only pays that. She is from Canada
[Edited on 17-09-2007 by pdwhelan]
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Alex16v
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Doh. Insurance doesn't look like its going to be good but ah well, im not going to let that put me off.
Anyone had a golf 1.8 t? Oppinions?
EDIT: Insurance group 10  Thats not too bad.
[Edited on 17-09-2007 by Alex16v]
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jacko198
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Why dont u just go onto confused.com or something, and look at a quote for it. Would make sence, dont u think??
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pdwhelan
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Have alook at the audi a3's 1.8 or the 1.8turbo i got a insurance quote for £900 on the turbo and thats driving 2 years with 1ncb
[Edited on 17-09-2007 by pdwhelan]
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Alex16v
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quote:
Originally posted by jacko198
Why dont u just go onto confused.com or something, and look at a quote for it. Would make sence, dont u think??
Hate going on confused.com, gives me really random quotes. Im staying with quinn direct. Ill ring them up tomorrow.
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Alex16v
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quote:
Originally posted by pdwhelan
Have alook at the audi a3's 1.8 or the 1.8turbo i got a insurnace quote for £900 on the turbo and thats driving 2 years with 1ncb
Thanks! That looks spot on. I have been driving the same! 1 year experiance, 1 year ncb and 19 y/o soon enough. £900 is quality. Have been looking at the a3s too. Good prices on them!
Anyone owned an a3 1.8 Turbo or a golf 1.8 Turbo ?
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pdwhelan
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im 22 btw so that might make a slight difference. not sure how much though (also depends on the area you live in)
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JM_16v
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i was 19 1 years ncb on a golf gti 2.0 16v that was 1600
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Alex16v
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quote:
Originally posted by JM_16v
i was 19 1 years ncb on a golf gti 2.0 16v that was 1600
That sounds about right, i was paying around that on the corsa GSi with 0ncb and being 18. So 1.8 T should be ok.
Just need to find someone who has had this model so i know what too look for an what they are like. After a nice looking car with smooth power and a nice noise. 
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StuartVRS
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What ya wanna know mate, i had s reg A3 1.8T, sold it ages ago but know enough. Also Jr may be able to offer advice
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Alex16v
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quote:
Originally posted by StuartVRS
What ya wanna know mate, i had s reg A3 1.8T, sold it ages ago but know enough. Also Jr may be able to offer advice
Audi A3 1.8 T would be spot on for me. Just wonering about prices for a nice one, things took look out for in regards to the engine and so on (never owned a turbo car before) so things like petrol usage?
They nice and smooth to drive? Im not expecting it to be rapidly fast but thats not what im after at the moment, may get it remapped in the future.
Basically i just want someone who has had one to let me know its a good idea! lol
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T21SVJ
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My mate had a leon 1.8turbo and it was great on fuel.
my step mum has worked for audi and vw, and the most comman fault is the clutchs and gearboxes on the golf and sometimes electrics can go on strike.
hope this helps
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daz 16v
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if you get a a3 make sure you get a good warrenty with it thats all i'm saying
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Whittie
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Golf GT TDI
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Winemaker
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http://www.vagweb.co.uk/
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CORSA NUT
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After owning the A3 T and driving the golf i'd say the golf is a lot comfier and feels more solid.
Mine was V reg and the golf was a 51 plate so not sure if that will make a lot of difference.
Try a nice beemer maybe??
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Fro
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Have a look on www.uk-mkivs.net. lots of info about them on there and some very tidy ones on there too.
The engines before 2002 (i think) came with a ko3 turbo and the ones after came with a ko3s turbo which can reach higer figures than the previous with a remap alone. There are also two outputs as standard 150bhp for the early ones and then 180bhp for the later ones which were produced after the 25th anni edition.
They are not amaznigly quick as standard but there is alot of tuning potential and if done right they can look really nice!
I may be converting to a golf sometime soon finances allowing
[Edited on 18-09-2007 by fro-dizzle]
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Vaux Lad
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The 1800T 20v are very nice engines.
Up to around 200bhp(from 150) just with a remap/more boost.
Can get them to 300ish on standard internals with a bigger turbo.
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ChazSXi
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i have a pissrat...altho not a golf..it has the 150 bhp tubby engine!
I love it, nice snd quiet, refined, but pretty potent when u give it some.
as said a remap will take it to near 200bhp, which isnt bad for £300 and puts no extra strain on the engine.
My passat is only £890 a year to insure. at 20 with 1yrs ncb and an sp30!
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