VW Golf GTi Hatchback 1981-

Want to know everything there is to know about this car?

  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought unseen on the internet from a dealer in Germany. With a full history Golf, you can do that.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    G60/Syncro specific parts expensive - £3000 for an exhaust/cat!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Only a Mini Cooper S is as much fun.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't. Depends on the weather - the intercooler is not that efficient.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's a Golf. No matter that it is twelve years old, IT DOES NOT BREAK DOWN.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok, but only because it is totally unmodified.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    UK to Italy to UK, no problems.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Came with nought, now has an aftermarket system plus a satellite track.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    But only because the mechanics are fascinated by it.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Very tyre-sensitive (noise).

    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