1991 Volkswagen GTI review from North America
"Funnest Car With Four Wheels"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Here are the major things that have gone wrong with the car.
Transmission needed to be replaced at 150,000 Kilometers (My Fault)
Clutch replaced at 220,000 Kilometers.
Driver Side Bolster starting to ware at 240,000 Kilometers.
Alternator Braket Broke at 340,000 Kilometers.
General comments?
This car is zippy, it likes to be driven, and by likes I mean it LOVES to be driven. Parts are cheap, the car is fun to work on, it's the funnest car I've ever owned, and if they made the MKII GTi again, I would by it without thinking. It was still running strong when it got totaled off, and I would still be driving it, but its time for a newer car.
With regular maintenance this car can run forever. Long live the 8v.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 351000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2005 |