Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 GTI 3d (1992/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Highly recommended. Cheap to run; 40mpg and insurance not expensive (age 32, 5 years NCD, £270 fully comp).
Costs
I get most parts mail order - really good value. Not a thirsty car if not flogged!
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On the road
Driving
Good compromise between ride and handling.
Performance
No sportscar, but nippy.
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Living with it
Reliability
My car has FSH (not by dealer) and is really reliable (now done 150k miles).
Image
Everyone knows what it is!
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Security and Service
Security
Security no worse than any other car of same age.
Service
Hardly ever go to VW dealer, but get ok service when I do.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
I've had 3 GTis and they've all leaked a bit.
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