VW Golf GTi Hatchback 1981-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Highly recommended. Cheap to run; 40mpg and insurance not expensive (age 32, 5 years NCD, £270 fully comp).

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I get most parts mail order - really good value. Not a thirsty car if not flogged!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good compromise between ride and handling.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No sportscar, but nippy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    My car has FSH (not by dealer) and is really reliable (now done 150k miles).

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Everyone knows what it is!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Security no worse than any other car of same age.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hardly ever go to VW dealer, but get ok service when I do.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    I've had 3 GTis and they've all leaked a bit.

    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