VW Golf GTi Hatchback 1981-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bought for £2000 two years ago, now worth 700, which is what I have spent on it over the last 7 months!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap parts available.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Responsive fun car to drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    With new Weber Carb, performance much improved.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Starts first time every time, minor problems encountered.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cult car.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too bad, although long journeys can be a bind.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems encountered.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive main dealer service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    New carb required.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No