1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V review from UK and Ireland
"Outstanding GTI, the last Golf to deserve the GTI badge"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had no problems at all with my car since owning it.
As with most VW and Audi's, if they are serviced at the correct intervals then there should be no problems.
General comments?
The MK3 GTI 16v is a seriously underestimated Golf and is last Golf to deserve the GTI badge as the MK4 Golf has is to heavy and has lost the GTI spirit.
This car is very rapid 0-60 in 8.1 seconds.
With a top speed of 135 + standard.
The standard suspension does let the car down though, so I recommend some sort of upgrade in the suspension department, I have replaced mine with Koni Coilovers and it handles like its on rails now.
The Interior is very solid as with all VW's and you get all the electrics with the GTI as standard.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 52000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 29th April, 2004 |