VW Golf

At last I own a Golf GTI!

Advantages: Outstanding build quality, tons of extras, Solid and dependable
Disadvantages: Not the fastest GTI, expensive parts,

When my brother in law offered me his 1999 Golf MkIV GTI with only 34,000 miles on the clock I had to jump at the chance. I had only been in it previously as a passenger, but I found the seats extremely comfortable and supportive, the interior was very ...

Jon1977 09.10.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8 T GTI

Reasonably quick, very likeable, but not a GTI

Advantages: Build quality, seats, equipment, amazingly flexible and frugal engine,
Disadvantages: Not a true GTI, poor gearchange, too soft

I bought this as a cheap commuter-cum-weekend project (not to mod, but to get back up to scratch). A one owner, straight, but slightly fleabitten ten year old 1.8T GTI 5dr, with 133,000 miles, and a comprehensive service history for £1800. I've only had i ...

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Review of Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8 T GTI

The best car I've ever had. It's FUN.

Advantages: Easy to drive,fun,low rev acceleration,design.
Disadvantages: Wallows on big bends

My Golf 1.8T GTi is the best car I've ever had. 2 years on and 50,000 miles I enjoy driving it now as much as when I first had it new. It's a company car. Having test driven a Passat, Mondeo, Vectra, Volvo S40, Audi A3, I chose the 5-door Golf. Easy t ...

tgtips 29.04.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8 T GTI

Boy racers of the world unite

Advantages: fast, fun and comfy - the perfect drive
Disadvantages: expensive insurance and parts can be costly

I bought my X registered GTI T 150 in September 2004 for £8,000 and it had 69,000 miles on the clock with full service history. Drawn in by the fact that it looked beautiful in silver, was a four-door car and was a dream on the test drive I couldn't argue ...

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Review of Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8 T GTI

Golf GTI

Advantages: Smooth handling, reliable.
Disadvantages: Boring, has little character, expensive price and insurance.

I am a learner driver, and am insured on my mother’s Golf GTI. Luckily for me, thanks to my mother’s work circumstances, this is free – unfortunately, learner drivers should expect to pay up £6000 for insurance on this car. The Golf GTI is a beast – a ...

Manic_expressive 22.07.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8 T GTI