Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8

My mum bought her Golf 1.6 CL in 1989 and it has recently passed on to me - and I can honestly say from first-hand experience that this is a very very good little car. The car has to date done about 50,000 miles. Now, I realise that that's not as many as it could be (one careful lady owner, and all that) but the car has only broken down twice in this entire 11-year period: once when rain got into the engine due to a blocked vent and killed the battery, ...
...traced to a manufacturing fault. Not bad considering the problems that some people have with cars that are seven or eight years younger. It starts first time, every time (without wishing to sound like a salesman) and this particular model is powerful enough to feel fairly comfortable overtaking in. Ours has also passed its MOT every time. I can get at least 35 mpg from this engine, which is just as well with current petrol prices, but be warned that ...

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I have had my Golf for over a year now. I got it with 109,000 miles on the clock from a country doctor. Since then, I have added 15,000 miles, and left it unused for a total of six months (whilst using another car). Not only does it start every morning without fail, it regularly travels the entire length of the M6 and more one just slightly more than a tank of petrol. Quite simply, it is the best car I have ever owned. I am a student, so the economy ...
...the turn of speed that it has (after the addition of Weber carb). I have a lot of luggage, so that fits in easily. At nearly 11 years old, it is worth next to nothing on sale, but it is priceless to me. I am reluctant to part with it, and know that it will not happen until it dies, probably with 200,000 miles on it ...

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The Golf Gti is one of those cars that can generate quite a lot of passion, either from Volvo drivers who feel that they are driven, often badly by novices 2 days out of their driving test or by real car enthusiasts looking for the best balance between speed, agility and comfort. One wonders therefore what the hell VW were thinking of when they launched the new Golf Gti 1.8 just over 2 years ago! Its not a bad car, its just that the whole experience ...
...9.9 Seconds! Hardly inspiring. This is a GTi, it should at least drive like one. Handling - Can be a bit of a handful at times due to the soft, bouncy response from the suspension, doesn't inspire confidence at speed (once you get there!) I could have had the suspension lowered and I suggest that if you are considering one this would be a good move (beware sleeping policemen and kerb stones, the front spoiler is already rather prone to catching ...

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It’s 5:30pm on a Friday late in April. My colleague (Dave) and I stroll into a VW garage on the outskirts of Cambridge armed with business cards and a What Car? Magazine we dress smart casual attempting to add that ‘just come from the office’ appearance but still allowing us to play the ‘client meetings are a rarity in our trade’ line. A young salesman approaches us straight away asking if we need any help. Rather than take the plunge in and ask ...
...Bora and tell him we’ll just take a look ourselves first. The car itself is a touch small and this immediately puts Dave off. We move to the Golf, which seems to suit the both of us a lot better. However as the insurance bracket is a bit high and as we originally decided it was the Bora we came to look at Dave checks out the availability of a test drive with an older salesman. He informs us that whilst Saturday is quite busy 4pm would be a good ...

Briz_Hatchings 05.02.2001 · Read full review
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I have had my 1985 Golf for 7 years now.Having taken it from 86,000 miles to 180,000 now all without any major mechanical problems. These cars are so well built that they feel as if they can go on forever. Parts are readily and cheaply available with a number of autofactors dealing specifically with VW. The first MK11's are now 16 years old,provided they have been regularly serviced they should go on to give many more years of trouble free motoring. ...
...acceleration and sporty handling. Some may feel the suspension is a little hard though. Fuel ecomony is okay, mine gives around 32mpg. Depreciation is low as these cars are in demand. I prefer the early 1984 - 1887 cars they are generally better fitted out with electric windows,alloys, computer etc. Many 1987 -1989 cars seem a little bland with their standard steel wheels. 1987 onwards saw the 16v engine being used as well as the 8v.1990 onwards ...

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I bought my Golf 1.8 GL brand new in 1986 and it's still a fantastic car. It's done 110,000 miles (not much for its age) and It gets through its MOT each year without any problems, usually requiring no work at all. I have it serviced every six months which usually costs me only £20-£40 plus labour. It's just had its first replacement exhaust ever (i.e. it lasted 15 years) and it's on only its third battery and second alternator. It starts every time, ...
...performance is still great - it's got real guts and can beat most other cars away from the lights - it's a fun car to drive. I usually get around 30-40 mpg which I think is pretty good for such an old car. It's a very "solid" car, i.e. it's safe and sturdy and you feel protected. The car has never broken down and left me stranded away from home, which is really important. In fact it's so reliable I've stopped bying roadside rescue from the RAC just ...

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there has always been friendly banter between our families. On one side the ford fans, the other, VW fans. Until recently i was a ford fan. Then by chance a 1989 Golf GTi 8v came my way. Not being one to pass on a bargin i decided to try it. After around 15minutes of driving the car i realised what evryone had been going on about. The power is more than sufficient to get the car to 60 from a stndstill in around 7.5 seconds, not bad for an old girl!! ...
...The engine itself starts first time every time without and effort. Under normal driving conditions services are advised at around 8000 miles. Its wise to also request a semi or fully synthetic oil when serviced. The ride on the car is firm and yet comfortable on most roads, but once into the country lanes the car really comes into its own. Swallowing up bends as easyilly as if they werent there. All this, German engineering and reliability, excellent ...

srs 12.02.2001 · Read full review
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there has always been friendly banter between our families. On one side the ford fans, the other, VW fans. Until recently i was a ford fan. Then by chance a 1989 Golf GTi 8v came my way. Not being one to pass on a bargin i decided to try it. After around 15minutes of driving the car i realised what evryone had been going on about. The power is more than sufficient to get the car to 60 from a stndstill in around 7.5 seconds, not bad for an old girl!! ...
...The engine itself starts first time every time without and effort. Under normal driving conditions services are advised at around 8000 miles. Its wise to also request a semi or fully synthetic oil when serviced. The ride on the car is firm and yet comfortable on most roads, but once into the country lanes the car really comes into its own. Swallowing up bends as easyilly as if they werent there. All this, German engineering and reliability, excellent ...

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A Golf Mark 2, belive it or not quite sort after vehicals. Although its a 1.6 diesel and is a little sluggish. It robust comfortable, and is a very well made car. It's reliable, very econmical and has yet to let me down. Despite being 12 years old(F reg), not a spot of rust or any signs of it being on its lasts legs. Bought at the auction in Newcastle for a £650(with 79,000 miles on the clock). Its the best £650 I have ever spent. Don't belive the ...

johnnymarcus 12.07.2000 · Read full review
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I own a Mk1 Golf GTI and I love it. This car weighs under a ton and has a K-Jetronic 1.8 fuel injected engine. As standard it is an awesome car. At around £2000 for a good example it is also very cheap for such a fun car. Made by VW it is ultra-reliable, despite its age. It has a 5 speed box, front wheel drive and a spacious interior. One thing that does stand out is the build quality....against any Peugeot, Renault, Ford or Metro of similar age ...

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As Volkswagon Golf GTI's get older, just like us blokes, they get heavier more bloated and slower. Thats why the best one is the GTI MKI. Although the Mark 2 and arguably the later marks may look a little curvier, the MK1 is the master because of its simplisity. Insurance companies will make this the cheapest hot hatch to insure because of its reliability and its huge back catalogue of parts available because of the cult following en massed over ...

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