HOTSHOT III 2 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 As stated in another thread i'm looking to buy one of these, preferably enthusiast owned with FSH and less than 100K miles. Is there anything you should look out for on the Golf V6 4Mo at particular mileages? What typically goes wrong, and at what kind of age/mileage? And is the Bora V6 4Mo the same performance wise and mechanically? This forum is a godsend for people like myself who haven't owned many VAG cars so thanks in advance, hope someone can help Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,456 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Follow our standard buyers guide. Mk4 id be defiantly paying attention to any lights on the dash and running vag com through it for any potential issues Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_0404 5 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I think the earlier AUE engines don't need their chains changing, the BDE ones (post 2001) need changing at 100K. Haldex 4wd should be serviced every 20k, with filter at 40K. Radiator fans have a fault where the smaller one doesn't constantly spin, easy fix with a resistor. Bora and golf are pretty much the same running gear and engine wise, except things like the exhaust is longer... Plus all the usual MK4 things, rust etc. Link to post Share on other sites
HOTSHOT III 2 Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Thanks guys, for a month I thought I was getting one which turned out to have a dodgy MOT so I had to walk away in the end However, another one came up in Cornwall which was better and had had more money spent on it so I went down last week and got it and i'm well pleased! Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_0404 5 Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 They are great cars are can be easily upgraded! I've got R32 shocks, springs and ARBs to go on mine, straight fit and apparently transforms the car no end! Also pretty much all MK4 bits are cheap! Where else would you get a 204hp 4wd car for the price they're going for! HOTSHOT III 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sailortrash55 0 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Bro so agreed! I bought mine for $2600 complete with suspension and dampeners as well as custom rims and a supercharger. Note it wasn't legal but I get to sell all the parts now Link to post Share on other sites
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