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Thread: VWwA Used Car Guides (Type 1J) Golf 1998-2005 GL, GLE, Sport, Generation, GTI & R32

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    Exclamation VWwA Used Car Guides (Type 1J) Golf 1998-2005 GL, GLE, Sport, Generation, GTI & R32

    1998-2005 Golf (Type 1J) 1.8 GL, 1.6 GL (Generation), 2.0 GLE (Sport), 3.2 V6 R32

    If you have owned or own one of the models above please state your experience with the Golf negatives and positives .

    Also fill in the below blanks


    example
    Model: Golf R32
    Engine: 3.2 with 177kW
    Year: 2004
    Any Problems ?: tyres fell off
    Last edited by phaeton; 15-08-2012 at 03:38 PM.
    - Ben

    1961 Karmann Ghia Coupé - 1993 Golf Cabriolet - 2006 Golf Comfortline 1.9L TDI
    2008 Jetta 2.0L FSI

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    Quote Originally Posted by phaeton View Post
    Am going to make a separate thread
    Are the issues for a Bora that different to a Golf that the thread would be significantly different?
    Nothing to see here...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Manaz View Post
    Are the issues for a Bora that different to a Golf that the thread would be significantly different?
    You tell me

    I thought as they were built in different factories and had different engine options apart from the 2.0L that they may differ in some respects.

    Also could not fit a full description of all Bora models in the title hence my decision to separate the two (this can easily be changed)
    - Ben

    1961 Karmann Ghia Coupé - 1993 Golf Cabriolet - 2006 Golf Comfortline 1.9L TDI
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    what link? it's just text with underline. we're supposed to fill in the details like so:

    Model: MY03 Mk IV Golf GTI
    Engine: AGU 1.8T with Oettinger chip + K04 upgrade
    Year: 2003
    Any Problems ?: Front window regulators replaced
    Water pump and timing belt replaced at last service (60,000km). Expensive, but before they went which would have been worse!
    Excessive wearing on front tyres (due to inner guards coming loose and rubbing on tyres, nothing else )
    Throttle body has been reset / cleaned out, still plays up occassionally causing high idling, cruise control won't work, and aircon seems to cut out too
    Flex in dump pipe cracked and had to be replaced (sounded worse than a Diesel for a bit!)

    Other Features:
    R32 bodykit
    OZ 18" Superleggera rims
    Oettinger pedals
    Now with stubby antenna and remote windows! Cheers to Tim @ Dub Addiction and Fuzion!!
    Last edited by geoff_gti; 23-11-2008 at 11:16 PM. Reason: expanding original post
    '03 BMP MkIV Golf GTI | Oettinger tune | K04 | 18" OZ
    '04 BMP MkIV R32 #144
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    Model: Golf GTI
    Engine: 1.8T
    Year: 2002 MY03
    Any Problems ?:
    Sunroof mechanism replaced
    Microswitch in drivers door lock failed
    Throttle position sensor replaced
    Cruise control/indicator stalk replaced
    Drivers seat material replaced at first service due to wear
    Comfort module failed, resulting in passenger power mirror pointing to the ground
    Window regulators creaked - didn't fail, but were going to.
    N75 valve replaced due to fault
    Differential replaced due to clunking
    Clutch replaced due to wear
    Fuel lines replaced

    + probably more.
    79 MK1 GLD
    03 MK4 GTI
    94 993 Carrera

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    Model: Golf GTI
    Engine: 1.8t
    Year: 2000
    Problems:
    MAF replaced
    Coolant sensor replaced

    It also has a couple of other small issues at the moment.
    2000 Mk IV GTI


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    Model: MkIV GL Rally
    Engine: 1.6 SR
    Year: 1999
    Problems: Entire passenger side door electrics replaced (window regulator, power mirror, door lock), passenger side door wiring loom replaced, a myriad of squeeks (i carry WD-40!), gremlin in the drivers door windor/door switch module, CCM intermittent problems, possible inner CV joint on drivers side failing....

    Stage 2+ Intercooler Carbon Intake Downpipe Swaybar DV+ Remsa.

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    Model: Golf GTI
    Engine: 1.8T + APR
    Year: 2001
    Any Problems:
    Part broke on seat rail, stiff to move forward/back, @37K fixed
    Part broke on seat rail again @ 37.1K - still not fixed
    Water pump failed @ 65K
    CV boot fails every 40K
    Tailgate latch mechanism replaced @ 100K
    Clutch and flywheel @ 102K
    Door locks gone crazy @ 120K
    Diff, 1st gear, crown wheel & bearings shot @ 185K

    Still heaps of fun to drive.
    Last edited by JustCruisn; 24-12-2012 at 06:08 PM.

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    Model: Golf GTI
    Engine: 1.8T + GIAC
    Year: 2001
    Any Problems ?:
    Driver and Passenger window regulators failed
    Solenoid for rear hatch lock died
    Plug for reverse switch broke (no reverse lights)
    Replaced padding in right bolster base and restitched right bolster of drivers seat (wear and tear)
    Replaced coolant overflow bottle (common problem)
    Clutch rattles sometimes at idle
    Engine temp sensor sometimes takes a long time to get going

    Owned since late 2002, has been reasonably problem free in comparison to the commondore wagon that we own.

    2019 Golf R | 2018 Tiguan 162TSI | 2007 Golf GTI | 2007 Eos 147TSI
    1976 VW Beetle - BE
    2016 Skoda Octavia RS[RIP] | 2011 Tiguan 125TSI [RIP] | 2001 Golf GTI [Sold]
    2000 Beetle 2.0 [Sold] | + Various Beetles

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    Model: Golf GTI
    Engine: 1.8T
    Year: 2004
    Problems: Coolant bottle replaced under warranty. (Check Coolant Light)

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