[veedublvr]

I am going to be buying a new mkIV Gti this summer and I want to know what is more reliable the 1.8T or VR6. Im not asking about power, or which you prefer. I want to know which version of the GTi has less problems. I currently own a mkIII 2.0 which has been virtually bullet proof for nearly 160,000 miles and I want to make a good choice on my next vw purchase. The different tuning options arent important right now. I just want a car that wont be going to the dealer every few weeks for repairs ?
Anyone have both cars that could comment and compare ?

 

[gizmopop]

Re: GTi Reliability questions (veedublvr)

Flip a coin and pick one ...
they are both good engines....

 

[Ducky 2.0T]

Re: GTi Reliability questions (gizmopop)

the turbo may have problems later.. not sure if anyone here has a turbo over 100k miles.. S4's have problems with the turbo's around 50k.. but yeah flip a coin.. VW claims that this is a bulletproof engine.. the 12v has already proven to run for ever.. okay well not forever..

 

[GreenGTI]

Re: GTi Reliability questions (veedublvr)

I've had zero engine problems in the 12k I've been driving my VR6. It's the 2nd engine in the car, but the first one going was my fault......but that's another story altogether.....
They are solid cars, man.....doubt you will be one of the few who has any serious problems in either.
Good luck, and happy dubbin'!

 

[Red00GTI]

Re: GTi Reliability questions (GreenGTI)

I have 30,000 miles on my 2000 VR6.
I am on my third coil pack, my second set of shift cables, the MAFS are known for failing, my intake maifold rotary valve makes enough noise to drown out a Kenworth my belts are sqeaking like rabid gerbils my starter makes a horrific squealing noise on cold starts and my engine has caught fire. Luckily I put it out. I have seen two other VR6's w/engine fires that have burned the entire car up. Oh yes and there is a phantom coolant leak coming from somewhere. Someone just posted a few days ago about Pat Goss from Motor Trend finding the source of the leak though.....
Um......... the mechanics know me by name.
I drive my car in a normal manner. I don't do burnouts, I don't drag race, I only AutoX it for six months out of the year. I hardly think a few 30 second runs in a parking lot around some cones can account for my engine malfunctions.


[Modified by Red00GTI, 7:11 PM 2-12-2002]