Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1992 - 1998) 2.0 GTI 3d (1995/N) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I can't afford a proper hot hatch :(

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Wife loves it, family/dog love it. Friends say its tidy (secretly wondering where i went wrong)

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yeah good cheap car and despite problems i think i could easily keep it running for another 5 years for reletively nothing.

What are you likely to buy next?

Likely a e46 330i but a would love a white VXR nurburgring edition.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£900

When did you buy the car?

October 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

not really, cheaper than most as it has the vr6 alloys is 3dr metallic black.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

needed a cheap car after another accident!

What was the dealer like?

private, should have done a bit more homework on car before hand tho. He was okay if a bit sketchy.

What's it like to drive?

Good, stiff enough through the corners though not stiff enough to compromise comfort. Not powerful enough. I did know that would be the case before i brought it.

What's it like to park?

Easy though the reverse light sensor went so nobody else knew when i wanted to reverse.

Have you had any problems with the car?

What has gone wrong that is a good question... Mind it is a 15yr old car. Clutch, exhaust (twice), gearbox, windscreen crack due too rust, rear shocks.

What's most practical about your car?

its a hatchback. my dog goes in the boot instead of on the back seats.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

the alloys, i presume they were an option extra from new.