Volkswagen Scirocco GT II 3d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap and good value for money!
Costs
Parts expensive, but very reliable.
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On the road
Driving
Very good drive. Roadholding excellent. Brakes iffy.
Performance
Excellent for its age. 110mph no prob! Accelerates well.
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Living with it
Reliability
Overall good. Carbs complex and troublesome. Filler pipe rotted and costly to replace.
Image
Dated, but still a good lokker if kept well. Individual styling in today's car world.
Comfort
Tiring on long runs (I'm 5' 8"). Poor thigh support.
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Security and Service
Security
After-sales door plates fitted to prevent common break-ins.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
New head gasket and cam belt at 140k miles.
Other
Carb and timing needs regular attention. Petrol filler pipe rots and is expensive to replace.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No