Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0 GTI 3d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good, but just not a hot hatch more like luke warm.
Costs
Quite reasonable, parts when needed very easy to get and cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Just doesn't like the bends, rolls and understeers when pushed, but excellent brakes.
Performance
Not breath taking but good motorway cruiser, good low down torque.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not much look with mine, maybe the mileage, had two new idle stabilisation valves.
Image
Good clean and smart though quite aged now.
Comfort
Very well built and equipment lasts, no faults at all.
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Security and Service
Security
Had to have an Thatcham immobiliser for anyone to insure me.
Service
Once booked a test drive for a Polo GTi, turned up waited 45 mins then was told that they were too busy, cheers?!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Idle stabilisation valve, can be expensive if bought new get a second hand one for about £60
Other
Please note the car has done 150,000 miles now so to be expected.
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