851corsa 0 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Hi all,Have been to see several examples,joined this forum to learn more about them and now am worried..........Are these cars ALWAYS as much trouble as it seems? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 What kind of trouble are you talking about?All cars will break down at some point, guaranteed.....VWs just dont break down as often as most makes. Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 They are lovely cars mate, the only thing that stopped me getting one recently was the road tax threshold from the earlier ones to the later ones, but i will get one soon Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Mk4 4mo....whether 2.8 or 3.2 is £245 tax max Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 My R32 is a 2003 by the way Link to post Share on other sites
851corsa 0 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Its just that there are many posts on here about faulty items on cars. Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 as above with any car of that age you are going to get wear and tear items that need fixing mate but overall they are a very solid platform Link to post Share on other sites
851corsa 0 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I have three appointments tomorrow to view cars.......I will now pay a lot more attention to what is detailed in the receipts and service history. (and keep my ears open on the road)Drive safely. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 There's a 1000 times more problems with the mk3 than the mk4 on here. Hasnt stopped anyone buying one lol Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 What kind of trouble are you talking about?All cars will break down at some point' date=' guaranteed.....VWs just dont break down as often as most makes.[/quote']Like Ben and Craig say, they're pretty bullet proof. Just make sure you don't buy one that needs nearly everything replacing.... like some big handsome guy that I happen to know Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Mk4 4mo....whether 2.8 or 3.2 is £245 tax maxO sorry I thought after x reg or whatever the jumped into a new tax bracket? Must have researched that wrong lol Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 When I'd decided I wanted an R32 I was bracing myself fir £400 a year tax, till I started looking into it. You can even get some early mk5 R32s for £245 tax a year Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 When I'd decided I wanted an R32 I was bracing myself fir £400 a year tax' date=' till I started looking into it. You can even get some early mk5 R32s for £245 tax a year[/quote']How come mate? I thought tax was more on them after x reg? How does it work then? Link to post Share on other sites
RACK 1 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Had mine since oct and only prob has been the clutch pedal snapping but that's just a mk4 thing.Wasn't too happy that despite FSH my mate who works on my cars (ex VAG master tech) reckons the Haldex oil hadn't ever been changed. But now it's all sorted.Also found an induction kit from my old E36 323i laying in my house the other day, popped it on the 4mo and it sounds awesome Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 When I'd decided I wanted an R32 I was bracing myself fir £400 a year tax' date=' till I started looking into it. You can even get some early mk5 R32s for £245 tax a year[/quote']How come mate? I thought tax was more on them after x reg? How does it work then?Well any car with a co reading above 225 but registered before march I think 2006 got put into hand k at 245 per year Link to post Share on other sites
851corsa 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Saw 2 barge poles and a maybe, (ripples on its roof, and the other was so bad it was funny)Will up my budget...........Incidentally, any 4motion owners around n12 in London want to show me what a good one looks and sounds like, pm me, and the petrol and a pint will be on me Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 There are some very nice cars out there for reasonable money. There was early confusion from main dealers on the Haldex service intervals which should be 20k oil and 40k oil and filter. Fire away with questions if you feel the need.... Link to post Share on other sites
RACK 1 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I'd heard it was every 40k but my mate said 20k. For the sake of about £40 I'll just do it every 20k. He only charged me £100 for full oil change and haldex serive so it wasn't worth me messing about.I paid £3450 for mine in Oct, 82k, fsh, totally standard in dark blue. They seem to have come down a bit now though. Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Oil is £20 and filter is £10 and so £30 in total. You do need the specialist tool for the filter as it is a pig to reach. These are £20... Link to post Share on other sites
clogger 0 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 bought my 4 motion in july 80000 miler no probs no regrets love it. you might think they have probs when you come on the forum but its just that folk can get very good advice on here who may have a few issues for the price of the membership fee. (bargain) but there will be thousands of 4motions out there with no probs you just have to find a good one. Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 People rarely post a day when they have had no faults but ask immediately if they do. Good cars that are solidly built.... Link to post Share on other sites
851corsa 0 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Yes, people don't usually post things like.........."car was fine again"Incidentally, Is the vin number at the bottom of the windscreen the only place it is visible? where is engine number? Link to post Share on other sites
clogger 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 vin no is stamped on the metal cross piece (dont know the correct term) at the back of the engine bay with bonnet up,but covered in plastic with a viewing window to enable you to see the vin no, if its anything like mine though its very hard to actually read this through the plastic window. I think the vin is also on a sticker under the boot carpet if i remember right. good hunting! Link to post Share on other sites
b road blaster 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 as said it should be on a sticker in the boot by the spare wheel Link to post Share on other sites
DooDah 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Get yourself one!!!!!!...I bought mine last June and it has had a few typical Mark 4 issues like cooling fans, leaking rear washer and front wipers seized but all sorted. I also own a Mark 5 Edition 30 which is an awsome car but the 4 mo is my favourite and the sound that V6 makes is great...just make sure you do your homework so you know what you should be looking for. Some good guys on here all to ready to advise you if needed. Link to post Share on other sites
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