1991 Volkswagen Golf GTi review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel Hose victoria clip loosened letting too much air into the fuel/air mix causing poor acceleration. Fixed during service by turning the screw!
Plastic box attached to the engine with two thermostats and three coolant pipes developed a leak.
Both this and my previous Golf developed very heavy clutches. I am used to this, but may deter other people.
General comments?
Unfortunately once the pleasure of owning a near perfect condition Mk2 Golf wears off I began to realise that the 8 V (115bhp) just wasn't fast enough - even though it was an improvement over my old GL4+e (90bhp). I think I will be upgrading to a VW Corrado VR6 next time if the bank balance allows.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 8V petrol |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 15th April, 1998 |