MK3 Golf GTI 8v
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As said ^^^ Rust!
We had one about 8 years ago as a cheap hack, no performance at all but 40mpg all day long on a commute. We bought it at 120k and sold it at 150k. The gearbox went shortly afterwards, a work colleague bought it from us and thrashed it to death
Also, any engine cut out when you slow to a stop is usually a sign that the throttle body needs a clean.
We had one about 8 years ago as a cheap hack, no performance at all but 40mpg all day long on a commute. We bought it at 120k and sold it at 150k. The gearbox went shortly afterwards, a work colleague bought it from us and thrashed it to death
Also, any engine cut out when you slow to a stop is usually a sign that the throttle body needs a clean.
I bought one for £600 back in the big freeze in 2009. We used it daily, it never let us down. Great in the snow. I drove it over the penines to manchester airport at minus 14 degrees.
As said, rust is a killer. Under the trim.
Mine needed work for the mot which I couldnt be bothered to pay for, and I still got £400 back for it.
I remember an issue with the throttle body. Cant remenber what but after an unsuccessful clean a £20 secondhand one did the trick.
Ive had 3 mk4 with the 1.8t engine. Few issues to look for with them like the oil sump pick up pipes, breather pipes and boost leaks. Easily tunable too.
I have an a3 1.8t quattro for my winter hack now. As above but with 6 speed, 180bhp and 4wd. Problems as above, now all done and running great
As said, rust is a killer. Under the trim.
Mine needed work for the mot which I couldnt be bothered to pay for, and I still got £400 back for it.
I remember an issue with the throttle body. Cant remenber what but after an unsuccessful clean a £20 secondhand one did the trick.
Ive had 3 mk4 with the 1.8t engine. Few issues to look for with them like the oil sump pick up pipes, breather pipes and boost leaks. Easily tunable too.
I have an a3 1.8t quattro for my winter hack now. As above but with 6 speed, 180bhp and 4wd. Problems as above, now all done and running great
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