VW Golf GTi Hatchback 1981-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    1 lady owner from new with full VW history and believe me it shows for £500.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Serviced every 5000 miles and in 2 years and 30,000 miles only had to replace blowing exhauts and fan belt that snapped, serviced by independent.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not bad. Reasonably predictable handling.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Please 1600cc diesel without a turbo, need I say more?

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cannot fault. Just getting a bit old now. Looking for something newer but has converted me to the VW gang, such good cars.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The bad bit. I bought it cos my old Escort really broke. Sadly it's burgandy and 5 door, but at least no one wants to nick it.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad. Absorbs bumps well.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never had it tested, but given age can't see it being that good.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Pretty helpful, but not sure I would buy from them.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fan belt.

    Other

    Exhaust.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes