golf v6 4motion

[Anthony881]

hi all, i new here, i was thinking about getting a golf v6 4 motion,
is there any i got to look out for or anythink, also what are these cars like for parts and reliablity and to drive.

thanks all

anthony

[Anthony881]

also what are the gti's like, which is quicker gti or v6 4motion

thanks
anthony

[dubcruiser]

I have had a GTi 1.8T 150bhp, a 4 Motion and now got a GTi 1.8T 180bhp. When I had my 4 Motion is was nothing but trouble. The fans failed on it twice and it had a creak that just wouldn't go away. I had roll bars, bushes, wishbones but still it was there. In the end I got rid of it for a E46 BMW after only 4 months.

The engine noise is very nice on them though and of course the traction from the 4 wheel drive. However, I never got more the 24mpg, and in the current climate of fuel prices I would go for a nice spec GTi instead. A 180bhp model if you can stretch to it as you will get the same brakes as on the 4 Motion, and the 6 speed gear box. I have had my GTi since January (a 180bhp), and it averages 31mpg. On a run it will get to 40 mpg. Not bad for the performance.

Performance between the two is marginal, as the 4 Motion is so much heavier. I would say the GTi (both versions) feel quicker in real world driving.

This is just my experience of owning both cars. Good luck with your search!

[vwgolfmk416]

also what are the gti's like, which is quicker gti or v6 4motion

thanks
anthony

You can get GTi's with or without a turbo in 1.8s or 2L engines. The 4motion is a 2.8 and includes 4 wheel drive. Need I answer which is quicker?

[Anthony881]

i just been looking at the tax for a 4motion, i nearly fell off my chair, way to much for the year in 2010, £455.00,

have a look here and you can see what your car will cost you under the new taxing rules,

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/road-tax/?deriv=18512

thanks anthony

[trogolodyte]

Hello, I have a 1999 2.0 gti, it is nice, comfortable, and a ride. It may not be as fast as 1.8 turbos, and 4motions, etc, but I like it for the moment

Did I mention Im selling it?????

[dubcruiser]

You can get GTi's with or without a turbo in 1.8s or 2L engines. The 4motion is a 2.8 and includes 4 wheel drive. Need I answer which is quicker?

Yeah cos it isn't the 4Motion!!! The 4Mo may have more power, but its very heavy and that 4 wheel drive system slows it down.

My 180bhp 1.8T is quicker than a 4Mo and a hell of a lot better on fuel

[v6dub]

1.8t is no way as fast as a 4motion, i have had a 4motion for about 18months and it is an awesome car, it is so quick it sticks to the road like glue and if you get one that was regestered before 1-3-2001 you do not fall in to the new taxing laws, i get 28MPG and that is not motorway driving, my mate has the venom VR6 turbo mk3 golf, and i am faster off the lights then him and faster up hills, it does cost a bit more to run than the standard golfs such as the 1.8t and other Gti's but thay are so common, you always get jealous looks from the gti owners,
i would go for one.

[dubcruiser]

Will have to agree to disagree on this one!! Don't get me wrong the 4Motion is a nice car and they sound gorgeous.