1999 Volkswagen Golf GTi Turbo review from UK and Ireland
"Quality all-rounder GTI"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just general wear and tear, replaced 2 inner front anti roll bar bushes, rear brake pads.
Slight rust on both rear door window upright guides.
General comments?
Build quality is quite good, being my first VW, Recaro seats give a quality interior feel, extrerior paint finish and body condition is very good for year and mileage.
Handling is beginning to fade, doesent like being pushed round tight corners, probable requiring new shock absorbers, dampers.
Engine performance is excellent, I had a recent engine tuned when I first got the car, where the boost pressure was slightly increased, 6 up to 8 psi, car goes really well, it not blisteringly fast, but with nice low down torque and virtually no turbo lag, combined with excellent fuel consumption 32 - 36 mpg, make it a great all rounder.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8t Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi FTO |
| Date of Entry | 26th March, 2005 |