2000 golf 1.8t - good deal?
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2000 golf 1.8t - good deal?
Im looking at a 2000 Golf GLS with a 1.8t engine (no one tell my parents about the turbo)
its a 4 door, pw, pl, pm, manual, monsoon speaker system, with ac, stability control and 140K. Seems to be taken to service via the dealership and has all receipts to show.
hes asking 6500 because it will need a cat soon (which ive checked up at crappy tire and its about 140-200, but i might decide to do a catback system). Either way, is this a good deal and what are the things i should look for specific to this car outside of the normal stuff such as rust, overall condition, under the hood (stuff that you would look for on any car). i read to ask if the timing belt has been changed since it could eff up the head if it breaks, is there anything else i should pay more attention to?
thanks guys for your help:thumbsup:
ps. i plan on doing my own labor on this car, ie brakes and simple things. Is it possible to do the timing belt myself (with the help of the manuals)
its a 4 door, pw, pl, pm, manual, monsoon speaker system, with ac, stability control and 140K. Seems to be taken to service via the dealership and has all receipts to show.
hes asking 6500 because it will need a cat soon (which ive checked up at crappy tire and its about 140-200, but i might decide to do a catback system). Either way, is this a good deal and what are the things i should look for specific to this car outside of the normal stuff such as rust, overall condition, under the hood (stuff that you would look for on any car). i read to ask if the timing belt has been changed since it could eff up the head if it breaks, is there anything else i should pay more attention to?
thanks guys for your help:thumbsup:
ps. i plan on doing my own labor on this car, ie brakes and simple things. Is it possible to do the timing belt myself (with the help of the manuals)
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es asking 6500 because it will need a cat soon (which ive checked up at crappy tire and its about 140-200, but i might decide to do a catback system). Either way, is this a good deal and what are the things i should look for specific to this car outside of the normal stuff such as rust, overall condition, under the hood (stuff that you would look for on any car). i read to ask if the timing belt has been changed since it could eff up the head if it breaks, is there anything else i should pay more attention to?
thanks guys for your help:thumbsup:
Otherwise I say you should get it. If its a 2000, it probablly has a AWD motor in it(which is good), its got forged crank, and they have the best coilpacks on them because they can be bolted down and the 2nd O2 sensor can be tapped for a A/F guage without actully ****** up the sensor..
Thats assuming it has a AWD motor in it(It should say on the side plastic that covers the timing belt)
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Well start it up. It should start within the first 3-4 seconds. Ask when the coilpacks have been replaced last? See how the tranny feels. Does it go in smooth into each gear? See if all the brake lights work. Check underneith for anything that might be loose. See if there is any check engine lights or any lights at all.
If it has a boost guage it should go to roughly 8-9psi. If its chipped, it should be at least 15psi..(Im roughly at 19-20psi)..Make sure everything on the inside works(heat, a/c[not that important but check anyways], lights, sunroof[if it has it], and the ASR(traction control). Take it for a spin if you can, and see how it feels. It might feel quick but dont get ahead of yourself. Make sure the ASR works, and you can do this by giving it gas around corners, as it puts the traction control on you'll feel like the car is bogging and you will see a triangle with a circle around it turn on.
Then try it with the ASR off. If it has heated seats, try those out too. Check the trunk for any leaks and check to make sure everything is there for the spare tire.
If it has a boost guage it should go to roughly 8-9psi. If its chipped, it should be at least 15psi..(Im roughly at 19-20psi)..Make sure everything on the inside works(heat, a/c[not that important but check anyways], lights, sunroof[if it has it], and the ASR(traction control). Take it for a spin if you can, and see how it feels. It might feel quick but dont get ahead of yourself. Make sure the ASR works, and you can do this by giving it gas around corners, as it puts the traction control on you'll feel like the car is bogging and you will see a triangle with a circle around it turn on.
Then try it with the ASR off. If it has heated seats, try those out too. Check the trunk for any leaks and check to make sure everything is there for the spare tire.
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AWW motor is a different motor then mine..Its still 150HP and runs the same boost but it uses a different turbo. It runs of a K03S, like the 2002 and up 1.8T's..They arent bad as its a sweet motor but its just not as cool as mine \
Haha. Get the one thats cheaper and still do the timing belt..
Haha. Get the one thats cheaper and still do the timing belt..
#11
Dude, Do it, I just bought a 2002 Jetta 1.8T with 150K for a first car for $6500 too, I love this car to death, I had it for a month and it drives like new. So far all I've had to replace was a brake light. They are sooo much fun to drive, you won't regret it.
Best of luck on finding a car.
Best of luck on finding a car.
#12
If the engine is running a KO3s then its the 180HP version. The 1.8t comes in a 150 and 180HP version with either a KO3 or a KO3s turbo. Ideally you want to get the 180HP version with the KO3s.
The body panels are galvanized on MK4s so rust is not an issue. $6500 is an average price. You can get them for closer to $5000 if you hunt hard.
Good luck, the engine has alot of potential and the cars are a blast to drive, handle awesome and look great. Parts are dirt cheap for them too if you know where to go.
The body panels are galvanized on MK4s so rust is not an issue. $6500 is an average price. You can get them for closer to $5000 if you hunt hard.
Good luck, the engine has alot of potential and the cars are a blast to drive, handle awesome and look great. Parts are dirt cheap for them too if you know where to go.
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