anyone know much about golf GT tdi 170bhp?
05-08-2008, 10:32 AM
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anyone know much about golf GT tdi 170bhp?
im just starting to like these cars so im looking for a decent one, 0-60 is 7.9 which is good
. is this the most powerful version you can get?
im after the version which looks like the gti? so is the GT the closest match?
. is this the most powerful version you can get?im after the version which looks like the gti? so is the GT the closest match?
05-08-2008, 10:39 AM
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My only experience is of the mechanically identical Octavia VRS tdi!
Engines are great, bit noisy under hard acceleration and use a bit of oil but other than that really economical (if driven sensibly) and quite quick at all other times.
Not sure if the GT TDI 170 golf looks like the GTI or not TBH?
Engines are great, bit noisy under hard acceleration and use a bit of oil but other than that really economical (if driven sensibly) and quite quick at all other times.
Not sure if the GT TDI 170 golf looks like the GTI or not TBH?
05-08-2008, 10:58 AM
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thanks mate, well there are versions im not sure of
you have this one which has the dpf gerbox and is 170bhp
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...=&max_mileage=
and this one which im not sure if its a 170bhp version????????
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...=&max_mileage=
you have this one which has the dpf gerbox and is 170bhp
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...=&max_mileage=
and this one which im not sure if its a 170bhp version????????
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...=&max_mileage=
05-08-2008, 11:02 AM
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My friend had one of these briefly... was a brilliant car for him and his missus, just didn't do anything spectacularly so they got bored of it after a wee while. He never had any problems with it though and IIRC he saw some very impressive MPG figures when taking it easy down the dual carriageways.
I have driven an A3 TDi 170 and it really surprised me how quick it was.. I would guess that after a re-map they would seriously shift.
Cheers,
Grant
I have driven an A3 TDi 170 and it really surprised me how quick it was.. I would guess that after a re-map they would seriously shift.
Cheers,
Grant
05-08-2008, 11:04 AM
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My friend had one of these briefly... was a brilliant car for him and his missus, just didn't do anything spectacularly so they got bored of it after a wee while. He never had any problems with it though and IIRC he saw some very impressive MPG figures when taking it easy down the dual carriageways.
I have driven an A3 TDi 170 and it really surprised me how quick it was.. I would guess that after a re-map they would seriously shift.
Cheers,
Grant
I have driven an A3 TDi 170 and it really surprised me how quick it was.. I would guess that after a re-map they would seriously shift.
Cheers,
Grant
im only after a 170bhp golf!
05-08-2008, 11:27 AM
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my mate had one, well he still owns it,
ive driven it and goes REALLY well.
expcept last thursday he went through apuddle and the dash caught fire and it's now all burnt out
ive driven it and goes REALLY well.
expcept last thursday he went through apuddle and the dash caught fire and it's now all burnt out
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05-08-2008, 11:57 AM
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170 Bhp is the GT model, different wheels & susp and bumper but not ala GTI.
Nice cars and do go well. DPF can cause problems if car isnt driven properly i.e. hard. Reputable remaps now available for these lumps also but again can cause DPF issues.
My choice would be a 140Bhp GT Non DPF and a good remap, should be close to 180-185bhp without the above issues etc. Cheaper also, so what you save will pay for the remap.
Nice cars and do go well. DPF can cause problems if car isnt driven properly i.e. hard. Reputable remaps now available for these lumps also but again can cause DPF issues.
My choice would be a 140Bhp GT Non DPF and a good remap, should be close to 180-185bhp without the above issues etc. Cheaper also, so what you save will pay for the remap.
05-08-2008, 12:26 PM
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I've got a golf mk4 tdi 150, which can be remapped to 190bhp!! even now at 150 it flies and still get 40+ mpg 
the sad part is if i wasn't selling i would be getting it remapped
the sad part is if i wasn't selling i would be getting it remapped
05-08-2008, 03:55 PM
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Was easy 180Bhp plus - never has it roaded - Would pull 150+ mph on the clocks and had it showing 143mph on the sat nav! Not bad for a diesel!
Could easily embarass certain other motors.
05-08-2008, 04:08 PM
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My mate has got a 170bhp GT which he dinged into the back of a lorry so put a GTi front end on it. Looks well. Also has it remapped, reckons its a smidge over 200bhp.
1st 2nd and 3rd are a bit short, but once it the higher gears it does shift.
1st 2nd and 3rd are a bit short, but once it the higher gears it does shift.
05-08-2008, 05:45 PM
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Dont confuse DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) Issues with DSG (double clutch gearbox) problems.
DPF's need to be regenerated over time or they soot up. The light will come on to tell the customer to drive sensibly. 2K or so high gears for a fairly long time (say 10-15 miles normally) If the customer doesnt the engone light comes on to say "oi, drive sensible or else" Then if thye dot the car restricts performance and then the customer brings in the car and says "runs shit" Caining the car with the light(s) on makes the problem worse
As an aside you get 1 DPF under warranty. The 2nd one you payt for and is over a grand.
DSG boxes have been pretty relaible. Make sure you get the oil changed (its a wet clutch system so it gets carbon in it) at 40K or you invalidate the warranty.
TDI Mk5 Golfs/Passats/Tourans all seem to suffer from Turbo's failing. BTW
DPF's need to be regenerated over time or they soot up. The light will come on to tell the customer to drive sensibly. 2K or so high gears for a fairly long time (say 10-15 miles normally) If the customer doesnt the engone light comes on to say "oi, drive sensible or else" Then if thye dot the car restricts performance and then the customer brings in the car and says "runs shit" Caining the car with the light(s) on makes the problem worse
As an aside you get 1 DPF under warranty. The 2nd one you payt for and is over a grand.
DSG boxes have been pretty relaible. Make sure you get the oil changed (its a wet clutch system so it gets carbon in it) at 40K or you invalidate the warranty.
TDI Mk5 Golfs/Passats/Tourans all seem to suffer from Turbo's failing. BTW
05-08-2008, 06:07 PM
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I had a Leon Cupra TDI aka 1.9 150 Bhp running Revo software and a few other little tweaks.
Was easy 180Bhp plus - never has it roaded - Would pull 150+ mph on the clocks and had it showing 143mph on the sat nav! Not bad for a diesel!
Could easily embarass certain other motors.
Was easy 180Bhp plus - never has it roaded - Would pull 150+ mph on the clocks and had it showing 143mph on the sat nav! Not bad for a diesel!
Could easily embarass certain other motors.
dont tell me things like this, i dont want to sell only have to
12-08-2008, 05:42 PM
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Dont confuse DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) Issues with DSG (double clutch gearbox) problems.
DPF's need to be regenerated over time or they soot up. The light will come on to tell the customer to drive sensibly. 2K or so high gears for a fairly long time (say 10-15 miles normally) If the customer doesnt the engone light comes on to say "oi, drive sensible or else" Then if thye dot the car restricts performance and then the customer brings in the car and says "runs shit" Caining the car with the light(s) on makes the problem worse
As an aside you get 1 DPF under warranty. The 2nd one you payt for and is over a grand.
DSG boxes have been pretty relaible. Make sure you get the oil changed (its a wet clutch system so it gets carbon in it) at 40K or you invalidate the warranty.
TDI Mk5 Golfs/Passats/Tourans all seem to suffer from Turbo's failing. BTW
DPF's need to be regenerated over time or they soot up. The light will come on to tell the customer to drive sensibly. 2K or so high gears for a fairly long time (say 10-15 miles normally) If the customer doesnt the engone light comes on to say "oi, drive sensible or else" Then if thye dot the car restricts performance and then the customer brings in the car and says "runs shit" Caining the car with the light(s) on makes the problem worse
As an aside you get 1 DPF under warranty. The 2nd one you payt for and is over a grand.
DSG boxes have been pretty relaible. Make sure you get the oil changed (its a wet clutch system so it gets carbon in it) at 40K or you invalidate the warranty.
TDI Mk5 Golfs/Passats/Tourans all seem to suffer from Turbo's failing. BTW
thanks rich, do all the golf gt diesels have DSG? or only the newer versions?
12-08-2008, 06:39 PM
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