1984 Volkswagen Golf GLi 1.7 diesel
Summary:
Surprisingly quick for a diesel
Faults:
Suspension problems- due to the previous owner running it up too many kerbs.
All the stop lights mysteriously stopped working...
I think there is an oil leak - warning 'chime' comes on spontaneously and a thump to the dashboard seems to shut it up!
General Comments:
All the ladies look at this car!
The car is surprisingly quick for a diesel. Even with five people on board it kept up with hoons in a '93 Daihatsu Charade Turbo! The engine is not smokey at all even after 121,000 miles. I am saving lots of money also at the service station - less than half the price to fill it up than the old Magna!
The car feels like it needs another gear on the highway as it seems to be revving quite high - no tacho! There isn't much rust - or that I know about anyway.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th November, 2000