Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 T GTI 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Costly to buy initially. Worth the outlay, though.
Costs
Pricey to insure and servicing can be quite dear. Tyres are the biggest bug bear at nearly £100 a piece! Good mpg on long runs.
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On the road
Driving
Not overly exciting, but dependable. Nice on motorways as is effortless driving. Comfortable and sturdy car.
Performance
Not that impressive really. Comes into its own at speed. Acceleration from standstill seems clumsy. Don't think it handles overly well, but then my suspension could be a bit worn.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very reliable. Owned for three years and car has done 103k miles!! Still going well despite this.
Image
Common as anything. Has been quoted as a 'modern day XR3i'!
Comfort
Very comfortable car. All extras that you need. Nice Recaro seats and driving position.
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Security and Service
Security
Good security so far!
Service
Excellent service and back up from Dealer - Stanwell Boston.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
New turbo unit at 80k miles. Noisy engine 'til warm.
Other
Electric windows! Had to have both front mechanisms replaced - very pricey!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes