Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk1 Review

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Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk1
4.2 stars
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d4m0n's Review of Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk1

12th Jan 2004

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Practicality
    5 stars
  • Performance
    5 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
Good Points

True driving ... no power assistance or abs
Lightweight..
Stunning brutish good looks..
Powerful...
Classic insurance...£175 full comp (agreed £3000 value and I've just turned 25)
Enough room for the kids and Mrs..(I've 2 .. kids that is)
Well priced at the moment.


Bad Points

Some original parts are beginning to get hard to get hold of


General Comments

I own both a Saxo VTR and a Golf 1800 GTi campaign model. I use my Saxo as the day to day car and Golf for when I need cheering up and on the weekend.
There is no comparison for me. I find the saxo fun to drive but the golf is amazing.
The saxo is common and so was the golf in its time. Could you imagine a saxo standing the sands of time and still being in such good condition in 20 years time?
They are both good cars, but the golf wins hands down.
At the end of the day I'm lucky I have the best of both worlds.
The simple question for me is ......
....Which will I have in 5 years time?....

No need to answer....as long as the trees, walls and Sunday drivers stand back!!

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Members' Comments ond4m0n's Review

  • d4m0n Rank: Corporal on 17th Feb 2004

    See my car at damondonaldson.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

  • stocker1973 on 25th Feb 2004

    Who do u get your insurance from for the Mk1 GTI?

  • d4m0n Rank: Corporal on 26th Feb 2004

    Footman James. See adverts in back of Classic Car Mags.

  • d4m0n Rank: Corporal on 4th Jun 2004

    Sold my saxo. bought a 206 for the mrs, and the golf is still here. Proof of the pudding.