Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

[Klobi-One-Kinobi]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

That turbo kit is $3,000USD though isn't it? I bet you could do an engine swap for that much.

Yea for what its worth, I wouldnt waste time or money doing up an 8v on a mk4. Keep it simple for reliability's sake, esp if its your daily driver.

2.0 8v in a mk1 or 2, well that would be different.

[Coker Rat]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

This is why you should get a Euro car. This forum, look at the help you get from fellow veedubbers.

[Kor]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

kenetics in bc has just relased the mk4 turbo 2.o kit . brings it up to 180ish
i had a mk4 2.0 great car '
go for it cheaper to repair than a 1.8 or vr
and this is your first car no such thing as too slow , (exept my 81 caddy diesel lol)

That turbo kit is $3,000USD though isn't it? I bet you could do an engine swap for that much.

[turbomeyers]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

kenetics in bc has just relased the mk4 turbo 2.o kit . brings it up to 180ish
i had a mk4 2.0 great car '
go for it cheaper to repair than a 1.8 or vr
and this is your first car no such thing as too slow , (exept my 81 caddy diesel lol)

[Tuna]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

Yes, I think you made out better than you would have from Sporttech.

Congrats!

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

Well congrats and always nice to have a little warranty too!

[Stewy]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

The city is out of my budget.

I bought a car tonight from 5th Avenue Veedub -- 2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0L -- 115,000 km's with CPO 2 year warrenty for $12,600.

I'm really, really happy! Especially for a first car, runs so well, great features, just a great car I'm glad to have.

I'll get some photos soon, I'm picking it up Saturday morning -- I can't wait to start driving that thing.

Thank you everyone, I look forward to becoming a more active member on this website.

Take er' with ease -- cheers!

[R_Ethug]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

yea CPO are trade ins chad.. some old dude owned my S4 before me and traded it in on a b7 S4.. but yea mud lot vs city golf. get the city..

[Klobi-One-Kinobi]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

You make a valid point, BUT he's looking at a used car lot which is different than THE dealership as he wouldn't get CPO.

CPO may not be a bad way to go though.

Yes, arent CPO's usually trade-ins where as non CPO could have come from anywhere, stateside, auction etc. Buying a CPO S4 from Glenmore Audi is one thing, but maybe kind of risky when its a used golf from a mud-lot.

Sheesh, just spend a little more and get a brand new citi golf, like others here have mentioned.

[Tuna]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

i got my S4 from the dealer but i got 1 year of CPO warranty on it which has paid off since i got about 3gs in items repaired on it.. but alas i'm out of warranty now so if my turbos die i'm out of 5-7gs..

You make a valid point, BUT he's looking at a used car lot which is different than THE dealership as he wouldn't get CPO.

CPO may not be a bad way to go though.

[R_Ethug]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

i got my S4 from the dealer but i got 1 year of CPO warranty on it which has paid off since i got about 3gs in items repaired on it.. but alas i'm out of warranty now so if my turbos die i'm out of 5-7gs..

[Tuna]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

Yea I would agree. Plus there must be a kazillion 2.0 golfs around that you shouldn't need to get one through a dealer.

Plus......I guess I think most of those places are scams which I'm sure there are some that aren't.

Have you looked at a City golf yet? They may have better financing than the bank which means you could possibly get a new car for the same monthly payment.

Just trying to help out.

[Khyron]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

You pay GST for one thing, no? 600 dollars on a 10K car can buy quite a few repairs.

Khyron

[Stewy]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

My advice is don't buy a used car from a dealership.

What's the problem? I've heard stories but nothing too discouraging.

This place is called 'Sport Tech Auto' and all their cars get serviced at Dale Adams and apparently that place is tough on car servicing.

[Kor]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

My advice is don't buy a used car from a dealership.