Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 GTI 3d (1986/C) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Prices quite high, still.
Costs
Nothing much goes wrong, but when it does it costs £££.
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On the road
Driving
Brilliant handling. Will cock a rear wheel, and lift-off oversteer is possible.
Performance
8v engine is too asthmatic. 16v much better
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Living with it
Reliability
150,000 miles and has never let me down.
Image
Quite good, but too boy racer now.
Comfort
A very comfortable Gti.
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Security and Service
Security
Someone tried to break in and failed.
Service
I've never been to a VW franchise.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Needed a new cambelt (not really a problem, I know).
Other
In desperate need of a decent set of alloys.
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
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