1995 Volkswagen Golf GTi review from UK and Ireland
"The hottest hatchback ever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioning failed at 66,000 miles.
Ignition failed at 72,000 miles.
Exterior trim was very breakable.
General comments?
Had one or two electrical faults and wasn't as well built as you might expect.
But the Golf had superb performance and its engine was as refined and reliable as could be.
It was a bit on the expensive side, as it was five years old when I bought it and set me back £6,500.
Fuel bills and dealer charges were on the high side, but the Golf proved to be worth every penny I paid for it.
By the time I finished with it, I sold it for £4,000 and the buyer still owns it now. I once asked them what they thought of it, and they remarked that it was the best car they had ever owned.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 16v petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 94000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Clio |
| Date of Entry | 26th December, 2005 |