Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 GTI 3d (1985/B) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
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Economy
Value
Great value - cost me £800.
Costs
Petrol costs. It does 25-45mpg on dash computer - good for an 18 year old car.
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On the road
Driving
I love to drive it. It's my second car over a slow and pratical Clio 1.2.
Performance
On the ball from the lights. Not much can beat it - 8v are better than 16v, but make sure it's a K-jet model, Digifant or Mono-Jet.
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts every time. Look after it and it will run to 150,000 miles easily.
Image
It's a Golf GTi - timeless.
Comfort
Good seats hold you in - not bad on suspension unless you lower it.
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Security and Service
Security
Needs armour door plates and Cat1 alarm/immobiliser.
Service
I go there for parts from time to time. Not very helpful.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems. Just change oil every 3-4 months.
Other
Braking can be bad.
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