VW Golf Cabriolet GTi 1981-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The most desirable cab they ever made.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only major thing to need upgrading are the brakes.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Topless fun that you cannot beat.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Maybe getting old but can still cut the mustard.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not had it from new, but it has never failed to start even leaving it three weeks out in the cold.

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    4 out of 5 4.0

    What can I say? It's a classic. Never owned a car that so many other people wanted to buy from me.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a sports car. What's comfort?

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Installed a good alarm immobiliser and it's never been touched, so pretty safe.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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