Danza V Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 As above guys. Are there any common faults, things I should look out for? Just in possibly buying a t reg modified 1.0 golf as a little toy and would love some advice, experience etc Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
russ78 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Only one fault as far as i know, they are German Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danza V Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Only one fault as far as i know, they are German Helpful lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Pedal Box/Gearbox Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I know the gearboxes on the 2000 model gti are only good for 40-50k Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danza V Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 I did hear the boxes were real shite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Yeah mate sold his car because it was coming up to need replacing for the 2nd time lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addymk2 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 They also shed weight at a apid rae in some cases (rust) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blitz Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I have a little M reg polo 1 litre and it's an awesome motor gets a lot of love (has 2-6bar water gun, police siren, animal noises, very loud horn) and keeps it interesting when you get back in the Glanza Only thing i had to replace was the accelerator cable which cost me like 72p Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chops Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Known someone who had to replace his gbox in his 1.4 one, and newer models are a nightmare to fit coilovers to as they use clamps to hold the units in place, but i dont know if a t reg would have those or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawwy Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 We have a 2008 one great little car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 6n polos rust quite bad and blow gearboxs but that's about it, 6n2 polos don't rust but blow gearboxs that's it with them, there good cars for run arounds and will always be able to sell it on, parts are cheap and there easy to work on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) my mum drives 1.4 6n. no problems apart from the electrics are a sack of shit. doors won't lock properly and it cuts out whilst driving, then comes back to life again. we still haven't got to the root of the problem! Edited June 10, 2013 by Billy SR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Doors not locking will be vacuum pump/air leak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 It's not very commen for the doors to pack up but as trisk said will be the vacuum pump or leak, they are good cars and can be modified nicely I've just stripped my 6n2 1.8 turbo and my mate has two 6n 1.4 valvers that goes like fook Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) Doors not locking will be vacuum pump/air leak central locking is buggered, lock literally falls out the drivers door haha Edited June 10, 2013 by Billy SR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danza V Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 http://www.swapz.co.uk/swapz/3682771/Modified_VW_polo_long_mot_fsh_head_turner_swap_audi_bmw_honda_golf/ this is the one I'm getting this week guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 May I ask what makes you want that? And how much is he looking?This is my mates valver 100bhp which is fair quick but a 1.0 is mega slow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 http://www.swapz.co.uk/swapz/3682771/Modified_VW_polo_long_mot_fsh_head_turner_swap_audi_bmw_honda_golf/ this is the one I'm getting this week guys DAMN!!! That is UGLEEEEEE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danza V Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Each to their own, everyone has different taste. It won't stay like that anyway, things will change. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjbrowning7 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I had a 6n2 gti. Not bad cars as a run around but the gearbox is a piece of shit. The pedal box also is made of mince. If that breaks I'm pretty sure it's a pain in the cunt stripping it down and getting it out to replace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I had a 6n2 gti. Not bad cars as a run around but the gearbox is a piece of shit. The pedal box also is made of mince. If that breaks I'm pretty sure it's a pain in the cunt stripping it down and getting it out to replace.You don't actually need to replace the peddle box you can just weld it back up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Buy a vee dub they said, they're reliable they said.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addymk2 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 No offence but I really can't see a grands worth of car there. Have fun anyway! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjbrowning7 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 You don't actually need to replace the peddle box you can just weld it back up I know man, just the pain of getting the bleeding thing out. Lucky I sold mine before it needed that, could hear the pedal squeaking lol had to change the gearbox though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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