Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 GTI 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
OK, but prices set to drop when new model comes out.
Costs
Seems quite thirsty for what it is.
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On the road
Driving
Average, expected more from GTI.
Performance
Is it really a GTI? expected a lot more, not fast at all.
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Living with it
Reliability
Redeeming feature, never any trouble.
Image
GTI badge still got the cred, though this model lets it down with performance, new model due will show what a GTI should be.
Comfort
Quite comfy, not much legroom in back for taller people.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems, alarm up to the job and deadlocks.
Service
Serviced by independant, no probs.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No trouble.
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