VW Golf Cabriolet GTi 1981-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of fun for the money.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Parts dirt cheap but restoration costs build up.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    With TSR suspension it's fantastic.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quick off the mark but 100 mph is the realistic max.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Once it"s sorted it will be fine I"m sure!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very Eighties. I love it - a CLASSIC!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great seats and good ride but noisy at speed.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Take everything with you.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I use VW specialists. TSR Performance are expensive but good. Euro Car Parts, VolksApart and German/Swedish and French are reliable and cheap.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Wear and tear items all needed replacement!

    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