Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 GTI 16V 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
13 years old, not showing its age and is a legend - need I say more?!
Costs
Drinks if you floor it. Parts can be expensive if they go wrong, but they rarely do as it's a VW. Oh insurance group 15 - ouch!
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On the road
Driving
Fantastic! Drive one and you'll want it. Excellent grip good breaks shows new cars up. Legend!
Performance
Blistering 0-60 in 7.5 seconds. How many 13 year old cars do that?? Loves to be near the red line.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never failed me yet and this is my second one - it's a VW!
Image
3 letters - GTi - says it all. The Hot Hatch King.
Comfort
Stiff suspension, due to excellent handling. Bumpy and hard ride made up for by excellent seats all round.
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Security and Service
Security
Awful by modern standards. Fit armour door plates and a CAT 1 alarm for insurance or you'll lose the car.
Service
Helpful and polite. Treated the car like it was a brand new model and not 13 years old.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Hole in oil sump, £20 to replace.
Other
Seized rear caliper. Common fault - £50 for new one.
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