question to mk4 owners

[me=mk3]

Currently I'm driving my 94 jetta and reliability wise I have no problems with it. It never dissapointed me and the parts for it is cheap. Now I'm thinking 0f buying a 01 Jetta but when I read reviews about it most of the people write that they (mk4s) are unreliable and expensive to fix. Please help me decide what to do. Should I keep my old mk3 or upgrade to mk4. How relaible your mk4 is???

[Klobi-One-Kinobi]

Re: question to mk4 owners

Consumer reports should be taken with a grain of salt. Mk4's do have their quirks for sure (window regulators, coilpacks etc.) but my 1.8t gti, which has quite a few mods, has been very reliable. More so in fact than my friends 2001 bone stock, babied, acura mdx. Maybe not the norm, but true.

If your mk3 was a vr6, I might say keep it, but trading in your 2.slow for a 1.8t mk4 would be worthwhile for sure.

[me=mk3]

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its a 2.slow. at what mileage the timing belt in a mk4 2.0 has to be changed. And whats more reliable 2.0 or 1.8T

[Klobi-One-Kinobi]

Re: question to mk4 owners

Not sure about the timing belt. The 2.0 SHOULD be more reliable in the long run, just because there is more to go wrong with a turbo car. Just stay away from early 2.0 mk4's with auto trannys.

[me=mk3]

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So, 2001 2.0 is an early mk4 or not. I heard something that the 99 mk4 weren't so good

[firestarter]

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Do the T/belt at approx 100,000km, as for the reliablity on the 1.8t vs the 2L I personally think they are about equal! I work in a VW only shop and each car has thier pesky little issues but the maintenence costs are virtually identical, IE T/belt replacement, oil changes, fuel,air and pollen filters, brakes on the turbo car are a little more money but not much! I would say go for the mk4, chip it and have fun!

[Guysmiley]

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I am a little disapointed at the realiability of my 01 2.0l golf. It has been mostly electrical problems. But quite a few in the last little year. I have 130,000km on it.

If I didn't have a buddy who is an awsome mecahanic I would have sold it a long time ago.

[me=mk3]

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So what's more reliable, mk3 or mk4. Bill, (firestarter) you should know this. There are alot of vw go through your shop, and mine is one of them

[JustALilBit]

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I have an MK4 1.8T
It runs great
Minor issues have came up a few time though(airbag light, window motor, etc...)
Although your right about the expansive to fix part...
Ive dropped about $4500 into fixing it up
About $4000 of that was my own fault though
Parts can be difficult to find if you dont like dealing with the dealerships either or you dont live near a dealership

[Duby T]

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Fred, don't bother selling your 2L for another 2L. I recommend that you wait for a good VR or 1.8t to go on sale. Be patient and im sure you will find something just right for you.

cheers bro

[R_Ethug]

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i agree.. get a 1.8t if possible.. its worth your while

[me=mk3]

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I can get a 1.8T but my main concern is reliability because if I buy a new car I dont want to spend all of my savings on repairs and since the 2.0 should be more reliable I would rather go with less performance but more money in my pocket.

[R_Ethug]

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1.8t is pretty much bullet proof IMO well compared to my 2.7T 1.8t parts are cheap to replace if you have to

[Klobi-One-Kinobi]

Re: question to mk4 owners

i agree.. get a 1.8t if possible.. its worth your while

Ya, just get a 1.8t. Honestly you could end up with a lemon no matter what you buy, at least a 1.8t would be fun to drive and mod.

The 8v's are good motors, but not much fun when they are in a heavy ass mk4.

[DIGGY16VALVE]

Re: question to mk4 owners

1.8t are just as reliable and get better fuel milage than 2.0