VW Golf GTi Hatchback 1981-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Mine doesn't owe me anything. Brilliant.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts prices have got better over the past few years, though MPG is quite bad (30-35).

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The original driver's car.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Underpowered in comparison to similar 1.6s of age/class.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    193,000 miles and counting

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Creates an imageless apperance regardless of age. Not attractive not ugly.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Long distances are effortless. Suspension could be a little harder.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not good, easily accessed but now the age is the deterent.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cooling bypass valve - VW recall at 11 years old.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No major only ancilaries.

    Other

    Bad auto choke design. Expensive carb to fix.

    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