Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0 GTI 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
High purchase price for good ones.
Costs
VW - always at the upper end of the sector on costs.
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On the road
Driving
Solid and very reliable. Feels well engineered.
Performance
Sluggish for a GTi. Struggles to keep up with latest 2.0 models from all manufacturers.
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Living with it
Reliability
No complaints as of yet.
Image
Good, but slightly old news now.
Comfort
Firm and yet comfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
Need to invest in aftermaket system for today's standard of theif.
Service
Warranty work done without question.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine pinks sometimes when not using, say, Super Unleaded or Optimax.
Other
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