1986 Volkswagen Golf GTi review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rusted driving lights.
Oil leak from distributor.
Drivers side window mechanism seized.
Hydraulic tappets replaced.
General comments?
Looks good for a 13 year old car. Heavy steering (needs PAS). Stable handling (even past its limits) with gentle understeer. Brakes aren't brilliant. Very good fuel economy, I get 38mpg on a run, 30mpg urban. Performance isn't as good on unleaded petrol (95 octane).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 101000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 109000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta XR2 |
| Date of Entry | 16th February, 2000 |