looking at a mk4...What to offer?

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Originally Posted by TurboSupera

I have an 89 Turbo and have been thinking about getting an MKIV. Any specifics you can point me to to look out for? Haven't decided on the N/A versus Turbo, yet. For example......I know the MKIII is known for blown, head gasket, oil leaks, etc. etc.....anything the MKIV is notorious for?

There's really nothing significant that could be characterized as a weakness ... with the car (really!). The only real weakness is with the Mkiv TT owners ... who often modify their Mkiv TTs by removing the boost limits and then don't run race fuel. Although this doesn't instantly blow up the engine, it does lead to premature compression loss in relatively short order. Watch out for poorly modified, or poorly maintained Mkiv TTs, and always do a compression test before you buy.

If you find a well maintained Mkiv TT that either hasn't been modified, or has been modified properly and has always run race fuel, it's a keeper. There are easy fixes we can help you find for any of the minor items that owners have found over the years (eg. the hatch rattle in the pre-'97 models). Get the car and send us your questions.

Oh and don't get an n/a. It's nothing at all like the TT except in the 'looks' department.