1997 Volkswagen Golf GTi review from UK and Ireland
"A punchy powerhouse on wheels"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Misfiring between 3000 and 4000 revs.
Flashpoint alarm is terrible.
Blaupunkt radio interface is dying a slow death, as only some of the digits are visible.
General comments?
This is a very quick car. If I have been away from it, I can get in and still be surprised by its grunt. I have raced a Porsche 911 and a BMW 320i, and it held its own by beating the BMW and keeping up with the Porsche.
The cabin equipment is excellent. It has a 10 CD changer, a Nokia car kit and electrics all round. The ABS has saved me more than once and I'd never go back to not having it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 26th August, 2001 |