Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 GTI 16V 5d (1991/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Costs peanuts to buy nowadays.
Costs
Certain parts are dealer only, which means greater costs.
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On the road
Driving
Better in the dry, rather skittish at speed in the wet.
Performance
Still fun to drive after all these years.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very good. Starts first time everytime.
Image
Mine could do with some work to make it mint. Still looks the part.
Comfort
Sadly getting a bit rattlely now and not as refined as MK3.
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Security and Service
Security
Rubbish really. Armour plates help but get an alarm and immobiliser.
Service
never really used the dealer
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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