Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 GTI 3d (1989/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Probably your best bet for a performance car under £1500.
Costs
Cheap(ish) insurance, very cheap to maintain if you use GSF or ECP (non-genuine parts).
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On the road
Driving
Very torquey engine, very chuckable round corners.
Performance
Excellent around town, but runs out of puff on the 1/4 mile strip.
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Living with it
Reliability
Will plod on way past 150k miles with routine servicing.
Image
Looking a little dated now, but still cool in the right circles.
Comfort
Nice comfy seats, excellent driving position.
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Security and Service
Security
Needs aftermarket Cat 1.
Service
Don't bother with VW dealerships - you will be paying through the nose for a poor level of service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Bulletproof, but tappets are getting noisey.
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