Which is better the Mk4 Golf or the GTI?
Even the 1.8T GTi models are smooth, refined and syrupy, with none of the verve of old models. Other cars in the Mk4 Golf line up – such as the V5 and the R32 – carry the sporting torch a lot more convincingly than the GTi. As long as you don’t expect a tyre smoking performance hatch you shouldn’t be disappointed.
What kind of car is a Volkswagen Golf GTI?
The Mk4 Golf GTi is a far more urbane creature, looking disdainfully at such juvenile antics. Even the 1.8T GTi models are smooth, refined and syrupy, with none of the verve of old models.
When was the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk 4 discontinued?
The ‘hot’ Mk4 Golfs were discontinued in early 2004 when the Mk5 Golf was launched without GTI derivatives. Enthusiasts had to wait until the beginning of 2005 for this to be put right. The Mk4 GTi may be styled in an evolutionary fashion, but it’s largely different from the ground up.
When did the Volkswagen Golf GTI reach its nadir?
Viewed with the benefit of hindsight, the Golf GTI reached its nadir in Mk4 guise. Weight went up, power went down and prices tickled those of proper junior executive cars. The bubble had to burst and it wasn’t until the arrival of younger, swifter rivals that the Golf GTi was exposed for what it had become – slightly middle aged.
Can You mod a 1999 VW Mk4 GTI?
When it comes time to mod your MK4 GTI, R32 or Golf, Modded Euros is your source for all your VW needs. We have a wide selection of aftermarket performance and styling parts that are sure to make your 1999-2005 Golf stand out.
What causes a 5th Gen Golf GTI to go bad?
The most common engine problem in a 5th Gen (MK5) GTI is ignition coil packs going bad. Although it is a small component, your ignition coils carry a lot of responsibility in your engine. An ignition coil transfers power from your battery to the spark plugs, where it then lights a vehicle’s fuel and allows your vehicle to run.