VW Golf Cabriolet GTi 1981-
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Reasonable value for money. Rivage has to be better, though.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    This car has cost me a small fortune to maintain at 64,000 miles only!

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Hardest, squeakiest ride I've ever experienced.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    A slug off a lettuce leaf could have it!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Is this a VW?

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It is the coolest cabriolet of the range.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Ride terrible, but seats and level of trim are good.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent alarm and immobiliser scares the thieves away.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    VW franchise at Capitol Motors is dreadful - they haven't heard of customer care!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Manifold gasket.

    Other

    Clutch.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes