VW Golf GTi Hatchback 1981-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I paid 800 quid for a near mint one, excellent value!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap parts from volksbits.co.uk and German Swedish and French! Widely available!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The drive of your life, so fun and lightweight! You won't be able to stop driving it! Very addictive!

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Will have a Mk3 and Mk4 GTi no probs and most new sportscars!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    GERMAN, 'nuff said!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's the original GTi, a real thoroughbred sportscar!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Loads of space. Bucket seats give great support. Must be the most practical sportscar. I don't care what anyone says!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Mine's now like Fort Knox with lazer beams and mines. Get an after-market system!

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    As sweet as a nut, sounds great.

    Other

    Pulls like a train. If you get a chance buy one, especially as a fun car!

    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