VW Golf GTi Hatchback 1981-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still the best GTi ever.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Pretty cheap to run. 40mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent in the dry. Spin/slip in the wet.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Once over 4500 revs, it takes off.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems - 112k miles on the clock now.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Becoming a classic.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can be a bit firm but if you want comfort, buy something else.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Factory fitted is cr*p. Have fitted Cat 1.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I use a specialist - full dealer not worth it.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Nothing other than the usual consumables.

    Other

    Electric window switches needed replacing.

    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