Ok gentlemen. I am thinking about tradeing my 2001 GTi 1.8t for a 97-98 A4 1.8t Q? Now tell me about this idea and the one car is and automatic. Which I admit I like a 5sp better,but the car is the most awsome Red color. So any advice on what to look for in the car before I try trade? I mean what to lkeep eye on. He said the Turbo was just changed. He also has a S4 with new head gaskets, to far out my price range. unless he woild trade even(NOT). Well give me some advice.please Thanks Mike

 

leave the S4 alone ( why has it had a new head gasket?? ) and did they solve the problem?,

golf GTI is a performer but lacking space interior wise where as the A4 is better interior wise because it has 4 doors ( performance wise the GTI turbo is quicker because its lighter and top end is the same because basically they are the same car, now your onto a winner because you want 4x4 AWD and this is the difference but its at a cost £££$$$ because they are heavier on fuel consumption and parts are expensive, now its your choice at the end of the day

 

how many miles? timin belt will be an issue sooner or later. change it

 

The 97 Q has 150k they juts put a turbo on rest didn't ask be nice to get other owners name and phone, What about the Transmission,its an Automatic. Thanks I appreciate the info

 

Id pass on 150k miles you can find something in great condition with almost half the miles for the same price.

 

I wouldnt touch a 1.8t with 150k with a 48 foot pole.

Bud you will just be shooting yourself in the foot, shop around . . . what area are you in and whats your price range?

 

why trade an '01 for a '97 or '98 with more than likely many more miles then your car? a gti is a nice car.

 

Yes Just saw this red car and really liked it. My car has around the same milage,but I know the owner and he was the orginal and took good care the motor. How are the automatics in these cars?

 

stay away from a 97 with auto trans w that kind of miles. My black 97 I am doing my second trans rebuild this second time is my fault. Though I only have 81k on mine

 

good if you like girl tranny's