108 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 I'm looking at buying a mark 5 golf gti with 70 on the clock. I've seen another with 60k on but I really like the one with 70k as it has a few sensible mods and I prefer the colour. I'm concerned as I would have like a low mileage one but general consensus of opinion seems to be that 70 isnt a problem on a vdub. I've just sold my evo so have been in a world where anything about 50k is frowned upon. What do others think on the mileage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Welcome to Tyresmoke Golfs are good for well over 200k, so I wouldn't worry about 100k, let alone 70k. Make sure it's got a full history. Oh, and they don't need servicing every 43 miles like Evos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Welcome to Tyresmoke Golfs are good for well over 200k, so I wouldn't worry about 100k, let alone 70k. Make sure it's got a full history. Oh, and they don't need servicing every 43 miles like Evos Hear hear!!! My Bora TDi has 180K in the clock - Y reg and for the last 3+ years, I've stuck 30K a year on it. Seems to take it in it's stride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 70k is barely even run in, don't worry about it, as above, 200k should be easily achievable from any VW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 .... Welcome to Tyresmoke, 108! Mine is now on 74k (4 years old) and runs sweet as a nut. As Mook says, choose one with a full history which shows it has been regularly serviced and maintained by an owner who loves it [Mine's NOT for sale!]. Btw, you asked me for pics of mine so here's a new one. Best to PM me rather than the other kind of message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakavelli Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hi guys, I've got a mark 4 Golf 1.8 GTI, its done 125K and seems to Rev high in 5th. Basically at 80MPH its reving at 4000 and by a tonne its knocking on for 5000. Other than this it runs nicely does anyone have any idea what might be wrong with it? Or is this just because its 10 years old>? Also I was thinking about getting it chipped is this worth doing or will it kill off an old enginer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 RR have you damaged your driver's side osir fog grill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 They're CF ones Petsy. I think what you're probably seeing is the opening for the tow eye with the red bodywork behind it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Cheers for that TT. Back on topic, if you're thinking of getting such a high milage GTi then I strongly suggest you have the high pressure fuel pump cam follower and the cam lobe it's driven off of looked at for abnormal wear as this is a weak point of these engines even if not modified If the cam follower is badly worn, it can also damage the driving cam lobe leading to a very expensive repair bill as the car is unlikely to be covered under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 [Mine's NOT for sale!] No-one would buy that bloody thing anyway "Tow" Robin? Is it really that unreliable you need to give the AA man pre-written instructions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timski Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Out of interest, anyone know how many miles you can expect to get out of a clutch on a 1.8t 180bhp MK4? Mine sees a lot of town driving - mainly sensible driving (low-rev starts / early changes) and quite regularly, a good healthy booting. It's still on the original clutch at 70k - do reckon it should see 100k? For a bonus point, does anyone know how much a new clutch would be a VW dealer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I did loads of mixed driving in my A4 1.8T and that saw over 180k on the orignal clutch. Don't get a main dealer to do the work if you need it changed - ask your local independent VW specialist to do the work - use OEM parts if it's under warranty and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timski Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 180k on one clutch - that's a well-engineered car. Hopefully, it won't need doing for a while yet. Nice one Mook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Can't guarantee yours will be the same - I used to thrash that thing everywhere, but avoided dropping the clutch - I've never been into trafiic light grands prix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'm on 180K miles on original TDi clutch - but 100K of that is all basically motorway driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 No-one would buy that bloody thing anyway "Tow" Robin? Is it really that unreliable you need to give the AA man pre-written instructions .... I was told they were needed for Spa. Fortunately I didn't have to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 hold on a minute a blue helmet! talk about colour clash did they not have a pink one for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 hold on a minute a blue helmet! talk about colour clash did they not have a pink one for you. ....That's my own helmet! I couldn't find a pink one - You've no idea how difficult it is finding a plain coloured helmet without loads of graphics unless you pay £300 upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Amazed you did not splash out on a stig helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 This is turning into a 'Throbin Robin and his helmet' thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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