Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0 GTI 3d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Holds value quite well, running costs very reasonible.
Costs
Reasonible, nothing that will braek the bank.
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On the road
Driving
Very poor on cold start up, very average once warmed up.
Performance
Slow, slow, slow. Mine is the 8v GTi, the 16V is much better.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems, although oil levels are dropping rapidly at 70k with FSH.
Image
The MK4 GTi has long lost the GTi image of the MK2 and MK3, better than the Focus, not quite as good as an A3.
Comfort
Excellent support from the sports seats, everything were you want it, good room in the rear.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm as standard.
Service
Good friendly service, not too pricely either.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Loss of oil.
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?
No