VW Golf GTi Hatchback 1981-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Costs peanuts to buy nowadays.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Certain parts are dealer only, which means greater costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Better in the dry, rather skittish at speed in the wet.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still fun to drive after all these years.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good. Starts first time everytime.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mine could do with some work to make it mint. Still looks the part.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sadly getting a bit rattlely now and not as refined as MK3.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Rubbish really. Armour plates help but get an alarm and immobiliser.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    never really used the dealer

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Second engine. Run for well over 100k and replaced for £100!

    Other

    Creaks and rattles from interior, but trim still firm. Better quality than other hatches of the age.

    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