1996 Volkswagen Golf GTi review from Spain
"Excellent multi-purpose car. Too expensive even when second hand"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After having made an original VW key copy (with the programmable chip inside), the car started to fail to ignite all the time.
I took it back, and they discovered a malfunction in the receiving unit that was repaired within minutes.
NOTHING has gone wrong ever since.
General comments?
This car could do with more power, but the 115CV are enough.
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| It has held up and remains reliable |
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| Good car, no rocket, but drives excellent |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 105000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Audi 90 |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2001 |