Here we go, the Golf IV.
It succeeded the Golf III and precedes the Golf V. Such a substantial addition.
I agree, that information is redundant. We're at the Golf VII and
the Golf VIII is waiting backstage. That means it's an older car. In its day it was a good car. There was
a lot of choice in engines and varieties. It seemed well-built. You can discuss if that's
really true, but looking at it from the outside without having to pay the garage bills,
it's a reliable car.
That's what it looks like. There's a whole list of engines. The 1.9 TDI diesel engine has dozens of varieties. In these days you wanted a red 'I',
a red 'D', and a red 'T'. Remember? That was fun. There's also
a lot of choice in gasoline engines. ENGINES
gasoline, diesel Looking at the cars for sale on AutoTrack,
the diesel engines are gone. That's no surprise, because
these cars were introduced in 1997 and it was succeeded in 2003.
That means they're up to
20 years old. 21 years old, even. That's old, so we mainly see gasoline engines. The total number of cars for sale
is well over 300 on AutoTrack.nl Prices start at the price of a jacket.
No, it wasn't that expensive. You can find a Golf IV for 500-600 euros. You can decide for yourself
if that's recommended or not. Prices go up to 5,000-6,000 euros for the normal
cars at a dealer who may offer some warranty, etc. With relatively few miles on the clock. If you want to spend more money on a Golf IV,
there's the iconic R32. That's a real icon. It's such a big icon that we
made a video about it. Casper did. If you're considering an R32,
this video won't be of much use.
We're discussing other things to watch out for,
so you should watch the other video. That's a really cool car with
potentially a high price tag. PRICES
minimum, maximum Let's talk about the things to watch out for. Like I said, the car was built
between 1997 and 2003, so it's about 20 years old
when you're watching this video. That means about anything
can break, or already has. You have to realize this. You want to
look for the best-looking car in your budget. Have a look around,
decide on a budget or get a feel for it. If you spend a little more money
you can buy a better car. It's important to keep looking. Many cars have been through a lot. That doesn't have to be a bad thing,
but a lot of things can be wrong with it. About the powertrains. I think the TDIs are difficult to talk about. The number of cars left in the Netherlands
have 400,000 km (250,000 miles) on the clock. Everything has been or will have
to be replaced at that point.
That includes turbos, clutches,
EGR valves, injectors, etc. Good luck if you want a diesel engine. You'll need technical insight
and maybe maintain the car yourself. We're mainly focussing on the gasoline cars. There are plenty of those.
I would avoid the base engines. That'd be the 1.4 and the SDI. They have little power for a rather heavy car. I would buy something else. Check when the timing belt has been replaced. The 1.8 is a bit sensitive in that area. When you're replacing the timing belt,
also replace things like the pulley and water pump. In the car's history you want to see
that these things have been done on time. If it still needs to be done, you understand why
the previous owner wants to get rid of the Golf. The ignition coils of the gasoline engines die often,
especially in the early model years. The mass airflow sensors is another thing.
There were problems with the early model years.
The car won't run well.
This can have another reason, though. Deposits in your gasoline engine happen.
This can be the issue if it doesn't run smoothly. The transmissions. The 5-speed is the sturdiest one. The more powerful cars had a 6-speed.
That one's easier to break. Do check both versions because of their age. If you really want a diesel engine…
Again, I would advice against it. With the ages these cars have.
The 128 hp TDI… It depends on who you're asking,
but it's seen as the most reliable diesel engine. There are a number of things
to check regarding the body and paint. The Tornado Red paint is sealed
by a clear varnish. It peels. You see that easily enough. Do have a look at it. Rust isn't a very big issue, except for a few spots. The fenders, which go through a lot,
and around the handle of the rear hatch. The washer in the rear hatch can leak. It doesn't fit well and leaks into the rear hatch. If this continues for a long time, it starts rotting. That's a thing to check. When you're checking things anyway: the windows.
This car has power windows all around.
Do they open and close? There were issues with windows dropping
into the doors, especially in the early years. A nylon tube breaks and the window drops.
That needs to be repaired. Locks is also a thing. Check all of them,
see if they open with central locking. Do realize that this type of car is very easy to open,
which isn't strange for this time period. I have never tried it myself. You can
open it easily with a flat-head screwdriver. Again, that's no reproach to Volkswagen.
It's easy to do on plenty of brands from that era. Safety wasn't as good back then. If a key won't come out the lock of a front side door,
a cable has broken. It happens. There are things with the suspension.
Again, the age. Listen for strange sounds. This car is…
"Tight" may not be
the right word, but it doesn't rattle. Singing sounds can be a wheel baring;
that's something to watch out for. When looking at the car…
It may not have premium tires in this budget. We know the cheaper the car, the cheaper the tires. However, do look at the tread,
the age, and damage. You can tell how old the tires are by
a 4-digit code that tells the week and year. You want to see something like 5017, which means
it has been produced at the end of last year. It's okay if the tires are a few years old,
but 6-8 years… It dries out. Ask your neighbor with a travel trailer.
The point is: it'd be a shame if you buy a Golf IV
for 1,000 euros and it needs 4 new tires. You want to take a look at the condition of the tires.
It may be a good thing to haggle over. Something you don't want to
haggle over is ABS problems. The ABS light has to come on and
switch off again when you start the engine. If it doesn't, or it stays on permanently,
the ABS pump may be broken. It won't pass the periodic inspection like that.
This means it has to be fixed. It's relatively expensive. The seller should fix it
or you should look for a different car. Or get a discount. Whatever you want. Do know this is a thing to watch out for.
There are a number of electronic
things to watch out for with this car. This car is notorious for eating
bulbs in the head lights. This car has xenon, which lasts longer,
but the normal halogen bulbs break regularly. They're not easy to replace.
You'll have to go to the dealer. That's annoying. It's caused by peak voltage in the electric system.
That's inconvenient. There are more things to watch out for. A/C wasn't standard on the Golf IV. A contemporary Golf or Polo
does have it, but it didn't back then. It wasn't standard on the Comfort line, either. 1. Check if it's present. That'd be nice. 2. Check if it works. The A/C pump can break. That's a thing. If the car
doesn't have A/C, it can't break. With this kind of weather… It's October
and with the sun out it's nice to have A/C. If you want to sell the car,
this is something people look for. The peak voltage can break bulbs
and other things in the dashboard. That's relatively expensive to fix,
so keep an eye on that. The brake light switch can break. It's interesting that it may cause other errors,
such as the EPC engine management light. That's not the abbreviation, but whatever.
The engine may also not run very well.
This is easily fixed with that switch. We already talked about the power windows.
Check all of them. I haven't talked about the mirror heating yet.
This too can break. If this happens, I would use a cloth.
I wouldn't walk away from a car over this. It may be something to haggle over if
the car has mirror heating and it doesn't work. This young classic…
This generation Golf is a young classic. We found it at Vossestein in Nieuwer Ter Aa. THIS CAR If you're looking for a second-hand car and want
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