Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8 GTi 2d (1989/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value. Lots of fun to drive. Something different.
Costs
Cheap to run, good fuel economy, lots of parts available.
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On the road
Driving
Fun to drive, but shows its age. Needs tweaking to get the best out of it.
Performance
Acceleration in lower gears good, upper gears disappointing on highway.
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Living with it
Reliability
Great. More reliable than new cars I have owned, even with 120,000 miles on the clock.
Image
Great fun car. Brings a smile to your face when you drive.
Comfort
Good seats, solid interior, spartan, surprisingly little wind with top down.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser very important. Really easy to start and steal otherwise.
Service
Prices are ridiculous from VAG. Non-franchised dealers better bet.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Reliable. Hydraulic lifters get noisy, but cheap to replace.
Other
Reliable vehicle all in all.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes