1995 Volkswagen GTI review from North America
"Hard to beat the price/performance ratio in this one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing until recently (125,000 + miles)
One power window stopped working, alarm arms when you try to raise or lower it.
Heater fan switch went out.
Cruise control relay broke.
ABS failed, but the fix was pretty cheap.
General comments?
This is my second GTi, and both have required little maintenace beyone wear items like brakes, shocks, etc.
It's fast, cheap to insure, gets great gas mileage and is all-around fun to drive.
VW's aren't always as trouble-free as some of the Japanese cars, but everyone who drive it or rides in it is surprised at what a great car it is for the money.
Recommended reviews
| Fun car that is not worth the expense |
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| I had a love hate relationship with this car, I loved it when it worked, you can figure out the rest |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | VR6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21 miles |
| Most recent distance | 136000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen GTI |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2003 |