Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 GTI 5d (1992/J) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
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Economy
Value
Good value. Clean Golfs still demand a decent price.
Costs
Can be thirsty. Most parts are quite reasonably priced.
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On the road
Driving
Handles like a peach. Wants to be thrown about.
Performance
Nottom end torque leaves most cars at the lights. Could do with some more power top end.
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Living with it
Reliability
Generally reliable. Mine's got a water leak.
Image
It's still the GTi. Big bumper models still turn heads.
Comfort
Not really made for comfort. Long journies can be tiresome.
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Security and Service
Security
Mines got an aftermarket system. No one's tried to nick it yet??
Service
Never been to the manufacturer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Notorious for water and oil leaks.
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