Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 GTI 5d (1991/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent investment, well looked after examples, value is rising.
Costs
Not cheap on fuel, runs best with super, but who cares, IT'S A GTi!
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On the road
Driving
Original shocks still firm and fun, needs 15"" alloys to extract best.
Performance
Pant wettingly fast, 8V has great grunt all through rev range.
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Living with it
Reliability
Indestructable engine and box can take heavy abuse.
Image
The original hot hatch, still respected.
Comfort
Noisy and old fashioned interior, seats grip well.
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Security and Service
Security
Needs good alarm and armoured door plates.
Service
Not cheap labour.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Tracking and cv joints, head gasket gone.
Other
Wiper motor failed.
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