1986 Volkswagen Golf GTi review from UK and Ireland
"Watch out for lemons"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
More a case of what HASN'T gone wrong with the car. :(
Complete engine overhaul. Valves were totally shot through. New engine was sourced and installed. Car was _still_ buggered at the end of it.
Cracked exhaust manifold.
New speedo & rev counter assembly.
Replaced window winders, both sides cables bust.
Went through 4 fuel pumps in 6 months.
Burnt oil like no tommorrow.
General comments?
I've no doubt I bought a lemon - it must've had a helluva time before I got it, as it was completely shot when I received it.
Cleaned it up, fixed as much as I could on a limited budget then part-ex'd it.
When it actually started, it'd go like a bomb! Unfortunately, it'd start once in a blue moon.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 8v petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 109000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf Driver |
| Date of Entry | 6th April, 2001 |