1995 Volkswagen Golf GTi review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The electronic ABS controller went ballistic at 13,000 miles and was over-riding the normal braking system which was pretty hairy. VW sent two replacement controllers to the dealer which were also wrong.
The part cost over £400 without labour. VW would not accept that this was a whole-of-vehicle life, safety critical item and insisted on a token payment of some £23 to get a measly 1 year warranty on the part. I refused and the dealer paid it, bless him as he was as embarrassed with the VW attitude as I was angry.
General comments?
Apart from the above, not much has gone wrong, but pretty boring all round.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 8 valve petrol |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 31st March, 1998 |