@@alexstava youre one of the lucky ones, i decided to pusg my VR6 a little too hard on its 19 year old serpentine belt and tge tensioner pulley literally exploded, snapping the belt, my bulletproof 12V VR6 finally snaped at me at 240 degrees in the cooling system, pussed all the coolant on the ground through questionable leaks due to heat, lost power steering, a/c, and i still drove it home 4 miles without a serpentine running hot as fuck, fixed the belt and tensioner a few days later, dropped a full coolant refill in, and runs like perfect, very vappy engine at 7000rpm but everything around the motor itself feels like it will fail lol
@@suhy9861 VW discovered the "magic" of injection molded plastic parts with the Mk4. I've had four mk4s and at this point I just buy direct replacement or metal versions of all the plastic flanges well before they fail. I have probably 3 or 4 spares of the one t shaped coolant flange that is on all of the different engines. That and the water pump is a must on any of the different motors as well.
Im a heavy vw guy, and I prefer coilovers all day every day. Bags just dont do it for me. I love a perfect, functional fitment, but bags just dont have any risk involved. If you see a car super low, sitting really nice on coilovers you appretiate it because you know they drive it like that.
@@malaka5176 Yep. It was when diesel engines in europe were becoming popular and they sell it as same performance as a petrol but with half of the consumption. But let's be honest...the 1.8T is better than any diesel hahaha awesome engine and with a lot of potencial.
@@georgee.rimpinen948 I love mk4 too, but mk3 has a special place in my heart. Heres all the vw golf in my opinion 1.Mk3, 2.Mk4, 3.Mk5, 4.Mk1, 5.Mk2 and others dont matter to me. Mk6 is kinda cool i guess
Nabbed me one of these as my first real car last November! Only had 111k miles, lightweight flywheel, short throw shifter, 4in exhaust, new clutch. Full receipts from prev. work, all for ONLY $3500. I was so hyped to find it, and I love it so much. Was super neat seeing this here! I do love how it handles though, really a fantastic feel.
Mine is mostly stock. Stage 2 eurocustoms tune, stratmosphere dv, GHL 2.5” exhaust, hybrid oil pan, Audi TT control arms & knuckles, fk coilovers, idf drop plates, Nrg steering wheel, & rcn210 radio. Love my damn car. Recaros are in great shape too. Bmp
You’re talking to the wrong VW guys if every one you know is talking about bags only. Plenty of real vw’s that make real power on coilovers and good tire setups
YES! That model is quite possibly the best looking GTI ever! So is the '337'. I see an imola yellow 20th AE around the Cleveland area, driven by a lady!
I just purchased one a few days ago :D i.imgur.com/FzyTBYn.jpg It has a weird camo wrapped R Spec front bumper. I'm on the lookout for a 20th bumper or might have to get a regular GTI bumper and color match it and find a lip. Seriously a fun little car. I understand the appeal of them. I was like Uhh idk about yellow. Then I saw it in person with white wheels and I was like ,"okay this makes sense now." It also has a pops and bangs tune on it so I feel like I'm driving a rally car lmao. If you can find one I highly recommend
Get rid of the spiltter valve and stick a recirculation valve on there, as cool as it sounds doesn’t do no benefit running overall as it losses power unless your running big turbo
Tyreeses Arm no lies whether it be a standard k03/k03s or a k04 turbo you see the differences between the both and feel the differences when the car starts to struggle at some points on the road even when it goes on the dyno. If you want cool sound effects let the recirc valve and induction cone make the noise.
@@aquaticasmr184 u do lose power. The car uses a mass air meter. If u vent the boost to atmosphere it will go way rich when the throttle blade closes. The ecm looks for that extra air to recirculate back into the intake. Behind the maf. hence it would be unmetered air entering.
Yeah man ! I own a 1.8t 150 even Stock it was fun. I tuned it with Software, downpipe and 3 inch Exhaust. Now its 190hp and 200lbft of torque. It became a true GTI ! I can never get enough of that sweet let off rumble of that 20 Valves 😍🤤.
Love the mk4 platform in general. Between me and my buddy we have 5 mk4 jettas at the house. 3 1.8t's all 5 speed, a 24v vr6 6 speed, and a 2.0 5 speed. Very fun cars especially when you modify them
my favorite thing about vw and bags is the fact that they are one of the most popular hot hatches, and any hatch on bags, with a good set of rims and a ski box always looks good and is fascinating to the eye. keep up the work D💪🏼
It brings back memories to when our family had a blue 2001 Golf 1.8L turbo 4dr. I don’t remember how long we had it, but we sadly let it go in 2012 because of engine problems. Later that year we got an ‘09 MK5 Jetta 2.5L. Now I’m 18 and driving it, and I love the thing.
Can’t believe my hoopty made it on your channel still feels like a dream! And the car was a night mare when I got it slowly fixing it up atleast it runs now and it made the road trip up to the mountains and I do have idf drop plates just haven’t put them on but follow the build on insta 1sl0w5.0
1.8ts also are amazing motors for power, and underrated in my opinion. All you need for 400+ reliably are rods and at that point 400+ in FWD is more than enough
One of the best, most fun,and also reliable daily cars you could ever buy,it has been my daily for over 7 years now,i never had any major repairs,just maintain it regularly and it will never let you down,and whatever people say,it is priceless to me... MK4❤
The mk4 is no slouch! GTIs in general, especially used low mileage mk7, is a great bang for your buck. They're fun, quick, and have a ton of aftermarket support. FBO and a tune can do wonders with stock internals and a stock turbo.
Tyler Vos I mean yeah.. I’d never thought about it but I can’t think of any reason it isn’t the worst golf engine ever made. Makes no useable power, like literally none whatsoever... I’ve driven camrys and single cam Honda’s that felt like you were driving a Ferrari compared to a 2.slow. They sound terrible they aren’t that reliable at all.. you can’t ever make power no matter how hard you try.. there’s just nothing good about them. If you were going to buy an older VW you’d be much better off buying any other engine. Especially if you were going to buy an NA not fast model you’d best be buying the mkv Rabbit or Jetta with the 2.5L 5 cylinder. Mhmmmm
I was honestly thinking of GTI swapping my 1.6 MK4, to get that sleeper look. But rather soon I realised that it's cheaper to buy a GTI and put basic oem trim on it (I live in Romania) 😂 Awesome car, I really enjoyed the video!
Daamn I just got rid of mine 2 weeks ago. Had it for 3 years and it was such a fun daily! Revo stage 1+ with all the bolt ons. 2.5 inch turbo back straight pipe exhaust with 2 step to light it up. Yes the car shot flames!! Dont sleep on these cars...perfect platform for modding!
@@brodyhanna7443 a stage 2 tuned Jetta could easily make 260. Depends on supporting Bolton's and the tune. I have a beetle with the 1.8t. basically a gti under a beetle skin. Mine makes 230 with just a tune exhaust downpipe and cold air kit. They are very easily tunable and makes tons of usable torque in the mid range.
Love the Mk4s had a Mk4 tdi jetta manual and was my first car and loved it had to sell to a buddy. Love the content David have a broken leg and it's so awesome
I feel ya.I have a manual 4.0 2wd ranger I haven't driven more than 200 miles in 5 years cause my left knee needs surgery.had to get rid of my manual accord. Got an AUTO civic. Its so terrible. My ACL is apparently GONE and torn miniscus. FUN
@@reesesman8821 DANG..hard part is staying in shape while not mobile. Its a real challenge. I also had a foot injury, and had issue with the Achilles tendon , it got shorter or something.. but yeah that's still the first thing to start aching on me even a year after it's been healed. and I was in decent shape before the foot.. I mean I would walk and bike ride every day and I could go about 40 miles on one ride. All with the knee issue been dealing w since 05... can't keep a job long enough to have insurance to get the surgery. sure I could have got Obamacare before but how am I supposed to come up with $140 a month when I have no income? But I feel your pain man. I just look forward to the day where I get a hatch like an EG ...K swap & be banging gears again like I'm 21
This is a personal opinion, but the MK4 GTI has the best rear bumper cut of any vehicle ever. I just like how the line follows the hatch and tail lights.
I drove a normal 2.0L MK4 through most of high school, probably one of the best fun yet safe and practical cars I could have ended up with. Some day I wouldn't mind having a GTI with the VR6.
Honestly love my jetta. Even if its a 2.sl0w. Someone let me drive their GLI once and it had a 1.8t with bolt ons making 250, and it was some of the most fun ive ever had. I love how the mk4s handle and the added power made it so much better and made me sad i have a slow one
This is genuinely my dream mk4. I love Jazz Blue and the original OZ wheels that came on the car are one of my favorite stock wheels. Found one last year for like $4500 and really should have jumped on it.
These were originally built as the result of threads on the VW vortex where VW surveyed forum members and actually listened to the enthusiasts and what they wanted ... I purchased mine right out of the showroom ( one of VW auto show cars ) .. Mine was in Eurotuner and still has 76k on it
Honestly MK4 is just the best, absolutely loved my VR6 really regret not installing the turbo before I sold it. The new owner was awesome and brought it down to me after the installation and man did I ever feel instant regret, worst part is he only had it 5 months! Then insurance wrote it off when it was backed into in a parking lot...
People go for the r32 golf because it has the 4motion awd system. Its not just because of the 3.2L vr6. The GTI also came with the VR6, lower displacement, i thing 2.6 or 2.8, cant remember. But you an get a vr6 without the R32. People bag VWs because we can. The fenders and rear quarters are shaped perfectly to have that tucked tire fitment
This was my 3rd manual car, one of the most fun and easy to drive cars i ever owned. the AWP engine is the desired one for the 1.8t and all it needs is a small tune and coilovers.
MKV owner here. Love seeing bags on other cars but I’d never put bags on my car. Hella expensive. Much rather spend that on performance. Just my preference 👍🏼
😍😍😍 you should review a jetta like mine , my Jetta has a 1.8T with +430whp. It's a super fun car and it's very reliable i would never get rid of that car never😍
@@cornman-re5th it's is , the only time the car has broke was when it was stock engine , since it got built there hasn't been any problems with the car
Hey greetings from England. Mk4 owner since 2004 no modifications. It’s a 1.8t 180bhp version. Looks and drives great! I also agree it drives and feels fast!
I had a mk4 1.6 Sport estate! Not very fast or powerful, but a surprising amount of fun , an engine that loved to be revved, and close gearing with allot of shifting. Some big savings on fuel costs over the GTI too. Dunno how the Sports differed from the standard mk4 1.6s, but if yous like fun, manual driving, and aren't bothered about having much power or speed, I say go for it if you find a good one.
The MK4 GTI had some GREAT models, like the gorgeous '337' (best looking GTI ever), the 25th AE, and the VR6! Then came the incredible AWD R32 with the Mk4 body shape!
Ive owned a 2.5 NA i5 5MT Mk5 Golf, and currently own a 2.0T 6MT Mk6 Golf GTI, and I must say, the VW community has been amazing to me so far, everyone cares, its great! ily all✌
heck yeah love seeing mk4 vws! I remember when you reviewed the mk4 2.0t at the same time I was getting parts together for mine. That video was a huge inspiration and reason why I finished it.
Watches a car review - Me: I’m gonna go look at craigslist. Later that day: *holds sign on street corner “she said it was me or the Golf”* @ThatDudeInBlue supporting every vehicle purchase I’ve made since 2011.
Owned a MK4 1.8t K03s, Revo Stage 1 tune, DV, exhaust, intake etc... One of the best cars I ever owned. A blast to drive, comfortable, quick enough to play with a lot of stuff on the road. The MK4 1.8t is the superior GTI engine of its day. They are absolutely bulletproof engines and make excellent torque for cheap. Only issue that keeps these cars in the garage is the host of electrical issues they inevitably exhibit.
anthony gutierrez he’s also willing to drive hours to the GA mountains, and was the only MK4 GTI at the time in years to do so. Even if some cars I review are rough around the edges, I still appreciate the people who make videos happen.
No, one that actually is decent, interior is crap, basically has no work done to it other than the basic blow off and bags and some horrid wheels. But I understand, not everyone is willing to drive to him.
@@Tunerguy21 yesss, i own two of the first gen 89 turbo probes with the 2.2 l turbo and its a great car and my dads had his since 92 and has over 700,000 miles on it,
@@twfgaming3391 I had a 2nd gen MX6 as my first car. 5 speed M-Edition and the 2.5L KL. It was in rough shape when I got it but never let me down until I had to come to RI. The harsh cold was just too much for it. I've got a Speed3 now but still miss the old 6.
@@Tunerguy21 I'd really love to get my hands on a 2nd gen mx6 there body lines are to die for, i loved how the ford probe had the rear windshield went over the pillers and looked so nice
As the owner of 2 Ford Probes I like this. I like the MX-6's as well. KLZE straight neck, Maf swap and 2.5 exhaust with Magnaflow cat and muffler. Ridiculously quick for being NA and 25+ years old. Sound check czcams.com/video/aauXMeITcdM/video.html
And Big ups for giving this Car the credit it deserves other youtubers just hate on this car because Its not like a modern hot hatch. This car is about 20 years old!!! Of course its not like a modern. I Think its got a Thrill to it that most modern hot hatches dont have.
I own a Mk4 1.6 16V Highline in Jazzblue as a daily driver and I simply love it. It‘s very reliable and I never want to drive a different car in day to day use.
Pontus Hedlund cuz vw is lazy and designed a car where the aluminum oil pan is the first thing to scrape if you bottom out. Just make the ride super high! Bastards.
I've gone thru 3 mk4 jettas and I have loved every single one of them. 1.8T nevah lose is the one of the best sounding 4 cylinder turbo charged engine. If you have one I recommend magnaflow turbo back for exhaust
The MK4 Golfs are awesome. Especially since you could get the VR6 in it. No joke: The reason why I have a Passat GT (VR6) is in part because the MKIV. And the styling is just perfection, the body flows everywhere. It is the epitome of 90's bubbly goodness.
Sounds like a BOV has been fitted which might explain some of how it runs. Nice car though. Had to click because it looks just like mine at first. These are one of the best values out there. Regular (non AE) GTI's are super cheap. It's a lot of fun, but I'd sell mine if I could get half what I spent on the parts back!
@Unknown they are popular in europe and known as reliable but not good gas mileage and cars with them are expensive compare to 1.9 tdi(diesel) which is more popular and you can make power easier
Have had my fair share of vws. 1.8t mk2 GTI, 1.8t mk3 Jetta, vr mk3, and a mk6 GTI. I loved my apr mk6 but after the tuner destroying my ECU and causing major electrical and mechanical failures it's been down ever since with only 28k miles. Was the perfect daily The most fun was the swapped mk2&mk3. The Vw/Audi 1.8t is such a fun platform but can cause A LOT of headaches. Overall I can appreciate this guys ride 👌 the only thing I would change immediately would be ditching that BOV for a nice Forge diverter valve. Part of th love of the sound of a Vw is the diverter flutter IMO. I'd leave the woosh of a blow off to the JDM platforms 🤷🏻♂️ but to each their own
The reason why bags are so popular on VW's is because of the shaping of the wheel arches themselves imo. My last car was a MkV gti and you have to be absolutely TUCKING if you wanna be genuinely low with anything bigger than a 16" unless you want a bunch of unnecessary camber. And nobody likes the look of a car slammed on 16's with half an inch of wheel gap lmao. So I bagged it, put on some 18x9's and I could be a stance queen at the simple push of a button, and still drive home without buckling the shit outta my fenders on a slight bump. God I miss that car.
In MK4s, Our oil pans are the lowest point of the car, so bags are the only way to practically lower them, otherwise we crack oil pans. (I know, I'm on pan number 6)
Mk4s are huge here in Brazil, in fact, all mk4 golfs sold in North America (excluding the R32) were built here. It was sold here until 2014 (although it had a facelift in 2007 that made it a bit ugly), and it is one of my favorite generations, second only to the mk7.
What’s your favorite GTI generation?
Dont got one. But I do like GTOs
2006 GTO bro.
Mk 2
Mk7!
Honestly I don't know, I've looked at all of them and there's always something that wins that generation over for me
Definitely mk7-7.5, I think that it has peaked there though. The mk8 is absolutely disgusting
"I feel like it either loves me or it hates me"
Welcome to VW lmao
mine loves me.. I beat the shit out of it and it never asked for anything in 13 years
@@alexstava youre one of the lucky ones, i decided to pusg my VR6 a little too hard on its 19 year old serpentine belt and tge tensioner pulley literally exploded, snapping the belt, my bulletproof 12V VR6 finally snaped at me at 240 degrees in the cooling system, pussed all the coolant on the ground through questionable leaks due to heat, lost power steering, a/c, and i still drove it home 4 miles without a serpentine running hot as fuck, fixed the belt and tensioner a few days later, dropped a full coolant refill in, and runs like perfect, very vappy engine at 7000rpm but everything around the motor itself feels like it will fail lol
aint that the truth!
@@suhy9861 VW discovered the "magic" of injection molded plastic parts with the Mk4. I've had four mk4s and at this point I just buy direct replacement or metal versions of all the plastic flanges well before they fail. I have probably 3 or 4 spares of the one t shaped coolant flange that is on all of the different engines. That and the water pump is a must on any of the different motors as well.
That's VAG baby
MkV owner here and I’ll say this , I wish VW actually used fabric and glue that would stick to the headliner/door cards!!!
Omg so true 😂
Yep, my 2007 GTI, the headliner started coming down after 7 or 8 years.
Ryan Brunell My mkv jetta headliner is currently being held up by thumbtacks haha
i feel that
As a MK4 and MK6 owner i have to completely agree
I’m a three time VW owner and enthusiast. With that said, this car seems kind of clapped out and not the best example of a clean MK4 GTI. 🤷♂️
vr6gls lol u must be kiddin
Totally agree. I wrote a similar comment right before I saw this.
Clapped out max power banger
Jacob Reynolds I have seen a plethora of MK4’s that look better than this one. Looks like a stanceboi VW with low quality parts thrown on it.
That_clean_mk4 on insta i got a 1.8t gti and a 2.0 gls 5spd. I go the oem plus route with basic engine mods.
Why do I hear Riders on the storm in the background
That’s what I hear when I drive in the rain
Need for speed that’s why.
I had a golf on nfs too, if I remember rightly, it was the fastest car on the game after mods
Nfs Underground 2
@@divineeyeobserver754 I know it's the fasest starting car in Most Wanted, butI don't think it is in Underground
Im a heavy vw guy, and I prefer coilovers all day every day. Bags just dont do it for me. I love a perfect, functional fitment, but bags just dont have any risk involved. If you see a car super low, sitting really nice on coilovers you appretiate it because you know they drive it like that.
The MK4 hands down is one of my favorite GTIs
Fun fact - the MK4 isn't a real GTI, the GTI was only an option, you could order the GTI line with most of the engines (also with 1.9 TDI 😂).
@@malaka5176 Yep. It was when diesel engines in europe were becoming popular and they sell it as same performance as a petrol but with half of the consumption.
But let's be honest...the 1.8T is better than any diesel hahaha awesome engine and with a lot of potencial.
@@malaka5176 You could also find it with a 1.8 N/A engine with 125hp🤣
@@xx-garcia-xx9825 that's what I said,
, you were able to order every engine you want because "GTI" was only an equipment line.
@@xx-garcia-xx9825 150 HP 1.9 TDI chipped to 180 HP isnt bad, but yeah its not comparable to 200 HP 1.8T
A Fan of the MK4 Body, LOVE the MK7/7.5 and I guess MK3 is okay. ;)
Burn all the mk3s
@@georgee.rimpinen948 #saveallthemk3
@@almiriljazi9401 MK4 forever
@@georgee.rimpinen948 I love mk4 too, but mk3 has a special place in my heart. Heres all the vw golf in my opinion 1.Mk3, 2.Mk4, 3.Mk5, 4.Mk1, 5.Mk2 and others dont matter to me. Mk6 is kinda cool i guess
4wheel family brother
Nabbed me one of these as my first real car last November! Only had 111k miles, lightweight flywheel, short throw shifter, 4in exhaust, new clutch. Full receipts from prev. work, all for ONLY $3500. I was so hyped to find it, and I love it so much. Was super neat seeing this here! I do love how it handles though, really a fantastic feel.
Could’ve used a little cleaner version to review like my 20th & some more accurate info but hyped to see you review one!
yeah deff not the cleanest mk4 lol
Im sad that this 20th is in such bad condition
Nahyan7 my next door neighbor has a clapped out 20th, the recaros are all ripped and it’s just in poor shape
Seeing his review hurt. I've got #1134 and it's completely stock. 20th's are best left alone ;(
Mine is mostly stock. Stage 2 eurocustoms tune, stratmosphere dv, GHL 2.5” exhaust, hybrid oil pan, Audi TT control arms & knuckles, fk coilovers, idf drop plates, Nrg steering wheel, & rcn210 radio. Love my damn car. Recaros are in great shape too. Bmp
Appreciate the random and different cars, even if they aren't everyone's cup of tea! Makes for exciting a new content ☕❤️
NO WAY LETS GO MK4 FTW
You’re talking to the wrong VW guys if every one you know is talking about bags only. Plenty of real vw’s that make real power on coilovers and good tire setups
I got coilovers on my 337 with the adjuster in my trunk in case shit gets real 😂😂
One of my high school friends has number 1037 of the 20th anniversary edition in imola yellow and that will forever be one of my dream cars.
although there were a set limit amount of cars, the numbers were just slapped on during production.
YES! That model is quite possibly the best looking GTI ever! So is the '337'. I see an imola yellow 20th AE around the Cleveland area, driven by a lady!
AudiophileTubes I got a 337 👀
I just purchased one a few days ago :D i.imgur.com/FzyTBYn.jpg It has a weird camo wrapped R Spec front bumper. I'm on the lookout for a 20th bumper or might have to get a regular GTI bumper and color match it and find a lip. Seriously a fun little car. I understand the appeal of them. I was like Uhh idk about yellow. Then I saw it in person with white wheels and I was like ,"okay this makes sense now." It also has a pops and bangs tune on it so I feel like I'm driving a rally car lmao. If you can find one I highly recommend
Get rid of the spiltter valve and stick a recirculation valve on there, as cool as it sounds doesn’t do no benefit running overall as it losses power unless your running big turbo
Lies you're not gonna lose power
Tyreeses Arm no lies whether it be a standard k03/k03s or a k04 turbo you see the differences between the both and feel the differences when the car starts to struggle at some points on the road even when it goes on the dyno. If you want cool sound effects let the recirc valve and induction cone make the noise.
No
@@aquaticasmr184 u do lose power. The car uses a mass air meter. If u vent the boost to atmosphere it will go way rich when the throttle blade closes. The ecm looks for that extra air to recirculate back into the intake. Behind the maf. hence it would be unmetered air entering.
Forge splitter valve is adjustable. Mine doesn't make all of that noise
Yeah man !
I own a 1.8t 150 even Stock it was fun.
I tuned it with Software, downpipe and 3 inch Exhaust. Now its 190hp and 200lbft of torque. It became a true GTI !
I can never get enough of that sweet let off rumble of that 20 Valves 😍🤤.
Love the mk4 platform in general. Between me and my buddy we have 5 mk4 jettas at the house. 3 1.8t's all 5 speed, a 24v vr6 6 speed, and a 2.0 5 speed. Very fun cars especially when you modify them
"The fascination with bags?" no one really knows just cuz.
It kinda just looks cool I guess.
Because low low
my favorite thing about vw and bags is the fact that they are one of the most popular hot hatches, and any hatch on bags, with a good set of rims and a ski box always looks good and is fascinating to the eye. keep up the work D💪🏼
It brings back memories to when our family had a blue 2001 Golf 1.8L turbo 4dr. I don’t remember how long we had it, but we sadly let it go in 2012 because of engine problems. Later that year we got an ‘09 MK5 Jetta 2.5L.
Now I’m 18 and driving it, and I love the thing.
Never clicked a video this fast. Gotta love the mk4 look 😍
Can’t believe my hoopty made it on your channel still feels like a dream! And the car was a night mare when I got it slowly fixing it up atleast it runs now and it made the road trip up to the mountains and I do have idf drop plates just haven’t put them on but follow the build on insta 1sl0w5.0
1SL0W5.0 o your car is like your punctuation. Bad.
@@S54VR6 your comment is unnecessary , just like u.
Feelthevision 123 But...it is necessary. I’m trying to help the poor guy.
Haha you mad because my shitbox got reviewed?
1SL0W5.0 o lol I’m sooo mad
"The VW community really cherishes the MK4 GTI." As an owner of a MK4 and B5, this... is... not true.
Funny how the best and most cherished VAG cars are also the least reliable and hardest to work on.
lol funny how people don’t know how to work on vws . Then complain about them because iTsToHaRdToWoRkOn
I've been waiting so long for a 1.8 MK4, proud owner of #212
This was my daily, man I miss those noises:( you could hear the turbo at idle just constantly ssssssss
Will Allen well u sir had a vacuum leak
Will Allen them ko3s
Sounds like an exhaust leak to me lol.
Lol turbo @idle? Wtf
It sounds like it has a RFL type BOV in that case they never 100% seal and they always leak
Blow off valve and wastegate: exist
David: imma make these guys work
1.8ts also are amazing motors for power, and underrated in my opinion. All you need for 400+ reliably are rods and at that point 400+ in FWD is more than enough
What do you need to do to get it there, injectors and remap etc?
@@wayneg85 Turbo & fueling are needed to reach those numbers. Rods and valves are recommended for holding the power reliably
One of the best, most fun,and also reliable daily cars you could ever buy,it has been my daily for over 7 years now,i never had any major repairs,just maintain it regularly and it will never let you down,and whatever people say,it is priceless to me... MK4❤
The mk4 is no slouch! GTIs in general, especially used low mileage mk7, is a great bang for your buck. They're fun, quick, and have a ton of aftermarket support. FBO and a tune can do wonders with stock internals and a stock turbo.
I have a 2.0L n/a Mk4. Its claimed to be the worst golf engine made, but I think its not as bad as people say.
Tyler Vos the 2.slows aren’t tooooo bad, but when you can get a 1.8T or a VR6 for a little bit extra $$ then it’s a no brainer really.
Tyler Vos I mean yeah.. I’d never thought about it but I can’t think of any reason it isn’t the worst golf engine ever made. Makes no useable power, like literally none whatsoever... I’ve driven camrys and single cam Honda’s that felt like you were driving a Ferrari compared to a 2.slow. They sound terrible they aren’t that reliable at all.. you can’t ever make power no matter how hard you try.. there’s just nothing good about them. If you were going to buy an older VW you’d be much better off buying any other engine. Especially if you were going to buy an NA not fast model you’d best be buying the mkv Rabbit or Jetta with the 2.5L 5 cylinder. Mhmmmm
Nah, most cars in its class where far far better back then and still are today
@@Alystas like what?
I was honestly thinking of GTI swapping my 1.6 MK4, to get that sleeper look. But rather soon I realised that it's cheaper to buy a GTI and put basic oem trim on it (I live in Romania) 😂 Awesome car, I really enjoyed the video!
Daamn I just got rid of mine 2 weeks ago. Had it for 3 years and it was such a fun daily! Revo stage 1+ with all the bolt ons. 2.5 inch turbo back straight pipe exhaust with 2 step to light it up. Yes the car shot flames!! Dont sleep on these cars...perfect platform for modding!
"180 to the tire" - David Patterson 2020
My stage 2 mk4 jetta made about 260hp
@@lorddragoono no it doesn't
@@brodyhanna7443 a stage 2 tuned Jetta could easily make 260. Depends on supporting Bolton's and the tune. I have a beetle with the 1.8t. basically a gti under a beetle skin. Mine makes 230 with just a tune exhaust downpipe and cold air kit. They are very easily tunable and makes tons of usable torque in the mid range.
@@finerthingsinlife4494 I believe the beetle has a slightly smaller turbo and a few other differences so that sounds right on. That must be a fun car
@@brodyhanna7443 yuh huh!!!!!
Love the Mk4s had a Mk4 tdi jetta manual and was my first car and loved it had to sell to a buddy. Love the content David have a broken leg and it's so awesome
I feel ya.I have a manual 4.0 2wd ranger I haven't driven more than 200 miles in 5 years cause my left knee needs surgery.had to get rid of my manual accord. Got an AUTO civic. Its so terrible. My ACL is apparently GONE and torn miniscus. FUN
@@theejoeylee yea I've got torn ankle ligaments it's terrible
@@reesesman8821 DANG..hard part is staying in shape while not mobile. Its a real challenge. I also had a foot injury, and had issue with the Achilles tendon , it got shorter or something.. but yeah that's still the first thing to start aching on me even a year after it's been healed. and I was in decent shape before the foot.. I mean I would walk and bike ride every day and I could go about 40 miles on one ride. All with the knee issue been dealing w since 05... can't keep a job long enough to have insurance to get the surgery. sure I could have got Obamacare before but how am I supposed to come up with $140 a month when I have no income?
But I feel your pain man. I just look forward to the day where I get a hatch like an EG ...K swap & be banging gears again like I'm 21
1.8t NEEEEVAAAAAAAHHHRRRR LOOOOOOSEEEEEEEE😆😂😈
This is a personal opinion, but the MK4 GTI has the best rear bumper cut of any vehicle ever. I just like how the line follows the hatch and tail lights.
I drove a normal 2.0L MK4 through most of high school, probably one of the best fun yet safe and practical cars I could have ended up with. Some day I wouldn't mind having a GTI with the VR6.
As a mk4 owner I have to say it is the perfect fun daily. Great steering feel, that always in boost and the look
Is it reliable?
dMushh No
No
Honestly love my jetta. Even if its a 2.sl0w. Someone let me drive their GLI once and it had a 1.8t with bolt ons making 250, and it was some of the most fun ive ever had. I love how the mk4s handle and the added power made it so much better and made me sad i have a slow one
@@dMushh yes if maintained well like any other car tbh
I love turbo noises, but that would drive me nuts after a while
Kyle Thompson agreed
This is genuinely my dream mk4. I love Jazz Blue and the original OZ wheels that came on the car are one of my favorite stock wheels. Found one last year for like $4500 and really should have jumped on it.
These were originally built as the result of threads on the VW vortex where VW surveyed forum members and actually listened to the enthusiasts and what they wanted ... I purchased mine right out of the showroom ( one of VW auto show cars ) .. Mine was in Eurotuner and still has 76k on it
"we gotta go to h20 n sowo" lmaooo h20 is killer aha
I just got until a accident last night on my mk4 Jetta and seeing this video makes me want to cry😢
dreamchaser _go_big hope that nor you or anyone else were harmed, sorry to hear about the Jetta getting in a prang, how bad is the damage?
Xenyx yea thank God me and my girl are ok but my Jetta is total
I miss my Jazz Blue 20th AE gti. Great video man.
Honestly MK4 is just the best, absolutely loved my VR6 really regret not installing the turbo before I sold it. The new owner was awesome and brought it down to me after the installation and man did I ever feel instant regret, worst part is he only had it 5 months! Then insurance wrote it off when it was backed into in a parking lot...
Most Volkswagens look incredible laid out on the floor I don't know what else to say HAHAHA
Poor 20th. Thing has been riced out.
In the vw community it’s an ongoing war till this day with air baggers vs non air baggers lol
People go for the r32 golf because it has the 4motion awd system. Its not just because of the 3.2L vr6. The GTI also came with the VR6, lower displacement, i thing 2.6 or 2.8, cant remember. But you an get a vr6 without the R32. People bag VWs because we can. The fenders and rear quarters are shaped perfectly to have that tucked tire fitment
Not a huge fan of the mk4 GTI but love the MK4 R32!
Im exactly the same those duel exhausts at the back are iconic
Mans skipped out on IDF drop plates
This was my 3rd manual car, one of the most fun and easy to drive cars i ever owned. the AWP engine is the desired one for the 1.8t and all it needs is a small tune and coilovers.
I got the AWP in my 03 GTI 🤘😝
MKV owner here. Love seeing bags on other cars but I’d never put bags on my car. Hella expensive. Much rather spend that on performance. Just my preference 👍🏼
also reliability
This my goal to make best Volkswagens out here on CZcams 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤞🏻
😍😍😍
you should review a jetta like mine , my Jetta has a 1.8T with +430whp. It's a super fun car and it's very reliable
i would never get rid of that car
never😍
“Its very reliable”
@@cornman-re5th it's is , the only time the car has broke was when it was stock engine , since it got built there hasn't been any problems with the car
@@cornman-re5th just like any other older car would
GABY212 Media Oh damn its built? Youre chillin then
just drop in rods im guessing right?
I’m on my 4th golf. Right now I’m rolling around in the 337 edition. Only 1500 made for the states. I LOVE these cars.
OMG.... the '337' GTI is my favorite GTI ever! Great lines, styling, etc. and a blast to drive.
AudiophileTubes It definitely had gremlins when I bought it, but 2 years later, a lil TLC, tune, new exhaust, and it drives like a peach 🍑
Hey greetings from England. Mk4 owner since 2004 no modifications. It’s a 1.8t 180bhp version. Looks and drives great! I also agree it drives and feels fast!
I bought my '01 VR6 GTi in '04 with 16k miles. 16 years and almost 200k miles later, I still love her.
Those noises make it seem like it's using a built-in inhaler to combt asthma.
EDIT: I meant COMBAT. My keyboard is borked.
you could have edited the miss spelled word out 😂😂
I had a mk4 1.6 Sport estate!
Not very fast or powerful, but a surprising amount of fun , an engine that loved to be revved, and close gearing with allot of shifting. Some big savings on fuel costs over the GTI too.
Dunno how the Sports differed from the standard mk4 1.6s, but if yous like fun, manual driving, and aren't bothered about having much power or speed, I say go for it if you find a good one.
The MK4 GTI had some GREAT models, like the gorgeous '337' (best looking GTI ever), the 25th AE, and the VR6! Then came the incredible AWD R32 with the Mk4 body shape!
Mk4 or mk5 are my favorite generations of GTI ever
I still think the newest generation is the best one!🔥 I love that car!
Ive owned a 2.5 NA i5 5MT Mk5 Golf, and currently own a 2.0T 6MT Mk6 Golf GTI, and I must say, the VW community has been amazing to me so far, everyone cares, its great! ily all✌
really great seeing more car reviews now, the new gti’s are sick
One of my favorite cars 😭
This car is very close to my favorite car...B5 Audi in Sepang blue.
Yessss
Building a 2.0 stroker in my a4
heck yeah love seeing mk4 vws! I remember when you reviewed the mk4 2.0t at the same time I was getting parts together for mine. That video was a huge inspiration and reason why I finished it.
Watches a car review - Me: I’m gonna go look at craigslist. Later that day: *holds sign on street corner “she said it was me or the Golf”* @ThatDudeInBlue supporting every vehicle purchase I’ve made since 2011.
Yoooo, this was my friends GTI here in Ky 😂
Will Allen
yepp
Patrick Cain out of Grayson Co had it for a little bit
Waiting on that Golf R review, lol
Isaiah Rodriguez don’t worry I’ll make it happen 🙏🏻
ThatDudeinBlue I have a mk7 R with a few bolt ons
@@anonymousham4166 I have a 19 R with a "stage 1" tune
I got a Mk5 Gti and its my first car... its amazing. Nippy, fwd, low, sleak and handles beautifully. Motor way driving is a dream
Owned a MK4 1.8t K03s, Revo Stage 1 tune, DV, exhaust, intake etc... One of the best cars I ever owned. A blast to drive, comfortable, quick enough to play with a lot of stuff on the road.
The MK4 1.8t is the superior GTI engine of its day. They are absolutely bulletproof engines and make excellent torque for cheap. Only issue that keeps these cars in the garage is the host of electrical issues they inevitably exhibit.
The airbags. They look really good but they're a pain in the ass with salted roads and or just popping
MiTe Duck this was my old daily and I actually had to replace the rear bags due to leaks
Damn, thats a bad example to review.
anthony gutierrez he’s also willing to drive hours to the GA mountains, and was the only MK4 GTI at the time in years to do so. Even if some cars I review are rough around the edges, I still appreciate the people who make videos happen.
This was a great example! Were you looking for a trailer queen?
No, one that actually is decent, interior is crap, basically has no work done to it other than the basic blow off and bags and some horrid wheels. But I understand, not everyone is willing to drive to him.
@@antmarquis87 we'll be waiting for your ride to be reviewed! It better be crisp and clean!
I just got one last week as a 🎁 from my brother, drove it for the first time today omg I love it.
Love Mk4s. I got a platinum gray MK4 GLI absolutely love it glad to see one on your channel despite it being 10 months ago 🤘
I just recommended this like last video nice love mk4 try to find a tdi or maybe a 24v vr6
4:48 ford probe in front, makes me think there might be a ford probe review?
I sure hope so. I love the MX6 and Probe, and the KL is a treat of an engine.
@@Tunerguy21 yesss, i own two of the first gen 89 turbo probes with the 2.2 l turbo and its a great car and my dads had his since 92 and has over 700,000 miles on it,
@@twfgaming3391 I had a 2nd gen MX6 as my first car. 5 speed M-Edition and the 2.5L KL. It was in rough shape when I got it but never let me down until I had to come to RI. The harsh cold was just too much for it. I've got a Speed3 now but still miss the old 6.
@@Tunerguy21 I'd really love to get my hands on a 2nd gen mx6 there body lines are to die for, i loved how the ford probe had the rear windshield went over the pillers and looked so nice
As the owner of 2 Ford Probes I like this. I like the MX-6's as well. KLZE straight neck, Maf swap and 2.5 exhaust with Magnaflow cat and muffler. Ridiculously quick for being NA and 25+ years old. Sound check czcams.com/video/aauXMeITcdM/video.html
And Big ups for giving this Car the credit it deserves other youtubers just hate on this car because Its not like a modern hot hatch. This car is about 20 years old!!!
Of course its not like a modern. I Think its got a Thrill to it that most modern hot hatches dont have.
I own a Mk4 1.6 16V Highline in Jazzblue as a daily driver and I simply love it. It‘s very reliable and I never want to drive a different car in day to day use.
This is why I love my A4 B6 1.8t 🥵
jojo trade needs for a gti vr6
Me
Something outta the ordinary 🤟🏻🔥
That obnoxiously high ride height though😂😂 compared to the height when aired out😂
Pontus Hedlund cuz vw is lazy and designed a car where the aluminum oil pan is the first thing to scrape if you bottom out. Just make the ride super high! Bastards.
Pontus Hedlund bags ride soft you hit a bump you rub
200k miles on my mk4 24v VR6, Intake, exhaust, Chip nothing else. I love it
10:36 Hey, It's My Car!
I'm not baggin any of my VWs.
Audiwan Kenobi seriously. I like my performance lmao
Coils > bags all day
@@richardjohnson6337 Yep!
I've gone thru 3 mk4 jettas and I have loved every single one of them. 1.8T nevah lose is the one of the best sounding 4 cylinder turbo charged engine. If you have one I recommend magnaflow turbo back for exhaust
Billy boat exhaust on mine. Everyone loves the sound
Personally I think the Mk4 really suits when the Front End is swapped out with the Bora/Jetta nose with the square lights
Dude I have a 780WHP MK4 GTI...this car you reviewed is clapped out.
nitto9 then bring it to GA! 🤙🏼
my insta @willworkforcarparts My GTI is a single owner car fully built 1/2mile car.
@@ThatDudeinBlue Okay in the Fall
I never came so fast....oh....wait a minute..
The MK4 Golfs are awesome. Especially since you could get the VR6 in it. No joke: The reason why I have a Passat GT (VR6) is in part because the MKIV. And the styling is just perfection, the body flows everywhere. It is the epitome of 90's bubbly goodness.
Sounds like a BOV has been fitted which might explain some of how it runs. Nice car though. Had to click because it looks just like mine at first. These are one of the best values out there. Regular (non AE) GTI's are super cheap. It's a lot of fun, but I'd sell mine if I could get half what I spent on the parts back!
1.8t nevalose 🙏🏼
my 97 VR6 Jetta was my first dub in 2016. First thing was hack the muffler, then bags, and eventually a nice lil turbo
Great car and video, but as a sidenote there were practically no flutter noises in the video, only the hiss of the blowoff valve.
1.8t actually its a pretty good engine it can handle way more power (like 300hp or even more), stock they are reliable
@Unknown they are popular in europe and known as reliable but not good gas mileage and cars with them are expensive compare to 1.9 tdi(diesel) which is more popular and you can make power easier
Have had my fair share of vws. 1.8t mk2 GTI, 1.8t mk3 Jetta, vr mk3, and a mk6 GTI. I loved my apr mk6 but after the tuner destroying my ECU and causing major electrical and mechanical failures it's been down ever since with only 28k miles. Was the perfect daily
The most fun was the swapped mk2&mk3. The Vw/Audi 1.8t is such a fun platform but can cause A LOT of headaches.
Overall I can appreciate this guys ride 👌 the only thing I would change immediately would be ditching that BOV for a nice Forge diverter valve. Part of th love of the sound of a Vw is the diverter flutter IMO. I'd leave the woosh of a blow off to the JDM platforms 🤷🏻♂️ but to each their own
The reason why bags are so popular on VW's is because of the shaping of the wheel arches themselves imo. My last car was a MkV gti and you have to be absolutely TUCKING if you wanna be genuinely low with anything bigger than a 16" unless you want a bunch of unnecessary camber. And nobody likes the look of a car slammed on 16's with half an inch of wheel gap lmao. So I bagged it, put on some 18x9's and I could be a stance queen at the simple push of a button, and still drive home without buckling the shit outta my fenders on a slight bump. God I miss that car.
In MK4s, Our oil pans are the lowest point of the car, so bags are the only way to practically lower them, otherwise we crack oil pans.
(I know, I'm on pan number 6)
Mk4s are huge here in Brazil, in fact, all mk4 golfs sold in North America (excluding the R32) were built here.
It was sold here until 2014 (although it had a facelift in 2007 that made it a bit ugly), and it is one of my favorite generations, second only to the mk7.