Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 GTI 3d (1990/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Find the best example you can afford. Avoid the ones driven by test pilots.
Costs
This car is better driven on the motorway. 75-80mph will see 30-35mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Sooooooo much fun to drive!! Can bite if not careful.
Performance
Hooooooleee Moses! Has been known to take corrado G60s.
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Living with it
Reliability
Ok so it's a bit old under the bonnet. Very reliable but, thank God for gsf.co.uk
Image
You can tell it's a Golf. A mile off amongst the hordes of organic bubble cars.
Comfort
Basic, but you are held in by seats made by Recardo. Teeth may chatter.
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Security and Service
Security
Get a CAT 1 alarm/immobiliser. Otherwise good bye GTi.
Service
The parts deptartment is good at finding 12 year thingies.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Strong as an OX. Would take an idiot to blow it up.
Other
Rubber hoses for engine magement need doing.
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