Please help decide! mrk 4 or 5?

**The Bishmeister** · 09-09-2007,03:08 PM

Hi peeps. Its me again, trying to decide what Golf to get.

Either the mrk 4 gt tdi 150pd or the mrk 5 gt tdi 140.

I like the looks of the mrk4 and the feeling of driving it. But the handling in the mrk 5 is better!

I like the the seating position in the mrk 4 aswell but Im told they handle so poorly. Im not into modding suspension etc etc but I will remap the ECU to gain more horses.

I just cant make my mind up!!

**a8 tech** · 09-09-2007,03:14 PM

2.0 tdi is less reliable engine than the 1.9.Also the fuel consumption is higher.I would go for a mint 150 mark 4 with full spec.

**The Bishmeister** · 09-09-2007,04:08 PM

So the 2.0 is the mrk 5? And why is it less reliable?

I prefer the mr4 but was thinking mrk5 because of handling and re-sale value.

**a8 tech** · 09-09-2007,04:59 PM

Ok 1.cylinder heads fail(coolant loss)2 cylinder blocks crack(oil in water).3 Tandem pump o ring fails oil mixes with fuel(exspensive)4.Tandem pump o ring fails fuel mixes with oil(engine goes bang).5 intake change over valve fails(£300)6.injectors seats wear oil and fuel mix again(new head).7 Egr coolers fail.8 Turbo failure.Pd 1.9 a lot better i will say i have only witnessed 5 pd engine failures but at least 20 this year alone for 2.0 and ive been working for vw/audi for 18 years ,i wouldnt touch one with a s### stick

**The Bishmeister** · 09-09-2007,05:01 PM

I really appreciate you telling me that!

Looks like ill get the mr4 then! Does the 150pd suffer from bad turbo lag?

**ini** · 09-09-2007,05:10 PM

the lag between the 130bhp GT1749VA and the 150bhp GT1749VB is hardly noticeable, they are both relatively 'small', quick spooling turbo's.

With a good remap you will be too busy smiling to care.

**The Bishmeister** · 09-09-2007,05:38 PM

Its just that a few people have said that the 150pd turbo take longer to spool up than the 130pd so the 130 makes a better all rounder?

Also, whats the difference in intercooler arrangements between the 2?