looking into a mk4 gti

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: looking into a mk4 gti

I also owned 2 MK4s a while back, a 2001 Golf 1.8T and a 2002 GTI 337 and never had any issues with them during my ownership, granted was not too long, maybe 3 years total.

[asp gti]

Re: looking into a mk4 gti

Wow you guys have quite a few problems, the only problem I have is my right rear tail light always burns out. Had that problem on both my GTI's but thats all. When were VW's stop being built in germany?

hahah now the left rear tail light is out, i got some bulbs the other day so im gonnahve to chage the left soon lol

[Bullfrog]

Re: looking into a mk4 gti

I might have to try that, never had that problem with any of my other cars.

VW bulbs are installed with the filliment laying horizontally as oppossed to vertically in most vehicles, lots'a bumps can brake it. bad design. but for $2.60, whoppty do.

[mk4jetta]

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too bad you feel a good car is crap because of one mechanical failure
still have it?

When did i say my car was crap?!? I dont think its crap.

I was just saying whats been wrong with it, am i not allowed to do that?

Of course i still have it...

[Turkey]

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I've had my 04 1.8T for almost two years now. One day when I was driving to Banff, the drivers side window dropped into the door. I got out, pushed it back up and it stayed there. It's worked fine since then. I'm getting VW to take a look though when I get my next maintenance next week. Also Last week when we had really wet streets I ran out of windshield wash. When I went to put some in, the plastic handle that pops out from under the hood was missing. So checking the oil and changing the washer fluid has been done with needle nose pliers even since. This should also be fixed next week.

That's the only two problems I've had with the car so far. The service bills are pretty high at times but that's just something you have to deal with.

Overall, I love it. I've always been a hatchback fan so this car was perfect for me. It sucks trying to fit drums or a guitar cabinet into a trunk or back seat.

The first time I drove it and the turbo kicked in, I had to have it. Sometimes I wish I had just one more gear though.

[turbomeyers]

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so far my car has...
-broken waterpump
-passenger side window clip broke
-driverside door lock sensor is messed
-driver side window regulator cable messed
-differential grenaded making my car inoperable

thats all i can remember right now..

too bad you feel a good car is crap because of one mechanical failure
still have it?

[Mefro]

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Hey me, too! The last time I changed it I wore latex gloves, so we'll see if I can get this bulb to last longer than 6 months! It's become so common I keep a spare in the glove box.

I might have to try that, never had that problem with any of my other cars.

[mk4jetta]

Re: looking into a mk4 gti

so far my car has...
-broken waterpump
-passenger side window clip broke
-driverside door lock sensor is messed
-driver side window regulator cable messed
-differential grenaded making my car inoperable

thats all i can remember right now..

[B Dubbin]

Re: looking into a mk4 gti

Wow you guys have quite a few problems, the only problem I have is my right rear tail light always burns out. Had that problem on both my GTI's but thats all. When were VW's stop being built in germany?

Hey me, too! The last time I changed it I wore latex gloves, so we'll see if I can get this bulb to last longer than 6 months! It's become so common I keep a spare in the glove box.

[Tuna]

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When were VW's stop being built in germany?

Off and on since the 80's

My rabbit was built in the good ol' US of A

[Mefro]

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That's funny (or maybe it's sad) - I have had pretty much the exact same issues with my car.

- Window regulator
- Water pump impeller blade broke again
- Brake light switch broke
- Driver side door switch faulty.

Wow you guys have quite a few problems, the only problem I have is my right rear tail light always burns out. Had that problem on both my GTI's but thats all. When were VW's stop being built in germany?

[greenGS]

Re: looking into a mk4 gti

Buy a honda or toyota is reliability is the #1 concern.

[bart]

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ya buy a honda, you won't has those problems with it cause it doesn't have any of those things. slam the door on a honda for one thats a sign of it not having weather stripping ahah

[Kor]

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Do Not Buy A Vw Your Weather Stripping May Squeak! Be Warned

[Chris]

Re: looking into a mk4 gti

Pros: Tons of mods, easy to mod, fun to drive.
Cons: Reliability, reliability, reliability, reliability. Where to start: window regulator clip broke, ignition coils fail pretty frequently leaving your car pretty much undriveable (changes 3 times already), radio died once, water pump impeller blade broke again leaving the car undriveable, brake light switch broke which is a major safety concenr, door weatherstripping always squeaks, and driver side door switch faulty. And servicing from the dealer is expensive, and any repairs outside of warranty is also expensive.

That's funny (or maybe it's sad) - I have had pretty much the exact same issues with my car.

- Window regulator
- Water pump impeller blade broke again
- Brake light switch broke
- Driver side door switch faulty.