The 2.3 V5 and 2.8 V6 offer lots of pulling power, but the extra weight blunts performance and they tend to be quite thirsty. More potent, and perhaps the hidden gem in the petrol engine range is the 1.8T which is rapid and reasonable frugal. Performance from the smaller petrol engine models is a little lack lustre, and the 1.8 and 2.0-litre GTi models may not live up to your GTi expectations. As the model neared the end of its lifespan, in May 2002 a devastatingly quick 150bhp PD diesel was added. June 2001 saw the introduction of a feisty 130bhp version of the PD engine, while a more flaccid 100bhp version also appeared in September. In early 2000, extreme petrolhead tastes were catered for by the 2.8-litre V6 4-Motion and in December the range was graced by the equally potent 2.3-litre V5. While visually there were barely any changes in its five-year production lifespan, various new engines were introduced as the model evolved. Later that year Pompe Duse (PD) technology appeared, the 1.9 version now producing 115bhp. The 2.0-litre GTI was added to the range in March 1999 and by August, an estate Golf was available with the option of either a 1.6, 1.8 or 2.0-litre petrol engines or the 1.9 TDi or SDi diesel. In July 1998, the MkIV convertible was announced using a Mk3 body with grafted on MkIV nose and tail as well as a revised interior. The old convertible and estate from the Mk3 range continued in production. When it was announced in November 1997, the MkIV range included a three and five door hatch with 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 GTi, 1.8 Turbo GTi petrol engines and 1.9 diesels in SDi and TDi format. What’s more, from the fuel sipping turbodiesels to the monstrous VR6, there’s a model in line up to suit all tastes… All the bits to fix it are pennies to buy and as far as tinkering possibilities – the sky really is the limit. It still looks swish and retains that solid feel that was lost to an extent on its successor. Whether meant as a ‘modern’ alternative to your classic VW or a project in itself, the MkIV has always made a lot of sense to us canny Dubbers. Strong, practical and with all the credentials to become a classic in its own right, it’s easy to see why now might be the time to buy a MkIV Golf.
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