Mk4 GTI model changes 1999-05

[99gti]

Just looking at the way they are put together they look the same as my recaro's - I may be wrong...

[99gti]

Man Neil your 99 GTI is pretty highly spec'ed. Mine doesn't have any of that fancy stuff. I'd like 2 think its the Weight Reduced Edition

All Mk4 GTI's here in Aus got sun roof, leather wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, either recaros in the earlier ones or the vw knock off's for the later ones and climatronic as standard equipment.

[intensem1]

Any common problems with any of the gti's things to look out for etc?

[HOLEIN1]

nicer gear box linkage, shifts smoother etc

dont mean to hijack, but does anyone know if the later model linkage can be put in an early model?

is this on the shifter end or gearbox end?

[HOLEIN1]

shrugs, the main things i noticed when i test drove the 1999 and then bought the 2003 were cosmetic stuff... 1999 had the recaros which were much more comfortable, only the ones i looked at were pretty badly faded... and 99 doesn't have a trip computer... they've already been mentioned though... did the 99 have cruise control? also i don't think the 2003 comes with a sunroof standard, though i've never seen one without...

main difference that i noticed was the trip computer - i would have liked one but i couldnt find a later model in the same condition, low k's, colour etc etc as the late 1999 model i ended up getting, so i came to a comprimise i guess

was looking for leather seats, but for starters the ones i found were in bad nick (cracked/creased leather etc), and i liked the red/black recaro's due to the more 'sporty' look and the fact that i wouldnt burn my arse cheeks off after leaving the car in the sun for 5 min....

i spose its a question of whether the little things matter to you or not...

[Fizz]

dont mean to hijack, but does anyone know if the later model linkage can be put in an early model?

is this on the shifter end or gearbox end?

Its tricky as the gearbox end as well as the shifter end would need to be replaced as they completely different 2 the later models. I was told that a shifter kit may fix some of the issues like it being a bit sticky from 1 to 2nd and that notchy feeling when shifting. But i actually like the clicking into gear the later models don't do this and just slide into gear.

[csimpson]

Cheers fellas, looks like I'll probably be looking for a 1999-ish model since I like features and I'm not too fussed about MY.

How much would you expect to sell a 1999 GTI for? NSW, manual. I only ask because the price varies so widely between sellers and sites.

Edit: Also, generally what price am I looking for with

* New clutch (if I go chasing power/chipping) & install
* Front and rear strut braces
* New rear exhaust section

Doe VWWC have a for sale section?

[csimpson]

Ooh, here's a question for you. About what RPM does the turbo properly spool up? And what's the cruising RPM at 110?

[ranton-inc]

dont mean to hijack, but does anyone know if the later model linkage can be put in an early model?

is this on the shifter end or gearbox end?

you would have to do the whole thing.

including gear box.

[SoVeReIgN]

Ooh, here's a question for you. About what RPM does the turbo properly spool up? And what's the cruising RPM at 110?

By 2k its really pulling - If its chipped you'll get a real hit at about 3500 aswell.

3000rpm = 120km/h, 110 is about 2800 or so.