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| Performance | 8.6/10   |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 8.6/10 |
| Reliability | 8.9/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.8/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.6/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.4/10 |
Full review by
cossievy97
on 16th Apr 2008
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I am on my 5th mk2 VW Golf GTi 16v. I also own a Cosworth but I like driving the Golf better! The most amazing machine ever made!
perfect little car!
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Review by
Guest.
on 12th Apr 2008
User Rating : 8
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I'm a VW Golf GTi owner and I love it I've just respayed it its as good as when it rolled out of Wolfsburg.
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Review by
GTIMK2
on 24th Feb 2008
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Its an amazing machine a lot of great performance out this little hatch its the best car and most reliable car that I've ever owned its a 1987 mk2 8v GTi.
Its a great overall car.
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Review by
Guest.
on 13th Feb 2008
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best volkswagen ever built the mk2 gti 16v followed closely by the 8v gti....8v runs out of puff at 120mph...and ur 16v will touch 140mph(vw say its 129mph seriously its not)
fantastic car great all rounder
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Review by
david2903
on 22nd Jan 2008
User Rating : 10
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When driving one of these bad boys, you the driver feel 100% in control.
They look awesome (big bumpers and fat wheel arches) and can hammer a lot of these newer cars! Smart image! Real head turner if you got one in a good tidy condition, (you always get people offering to buy them off you)
if you ever get the change to own one off these!
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Review by
Guest.
on 14th Jan 2008
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I've also got one just like that. AWESOME CAR!!!!!!!! I always hated Golfs, but now I wouldn't dare drive anything else.
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Review by
vwvidow
on 4th Jan 2008
User Rating : 9
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I have a Oak Green Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk2. I have joined the VW Golf Mk2 Owners Club. It's fab - the car and the forum.
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Review by
Guest.
on 26th Dec 2007
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I've got a Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk2 and it's the best car I've ever owned, fast and furious, though it has a mk3 2l 8v engine, plus slight problems with fuel pump, injectors and distributor, I'm planning to get a 16v engine or vr6 fitted on, still confused. A tip: never give up a mk2 gti, and trust me, "real men" drive hot rides like mk2.
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Review by
Guest.
on 19th Dec 2007
User Rating : 10
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Great little car that is as reliable as a tank. Will not just break for no reason. it does however have small faults which are easy to fix, but annoying. There is a lot of room and space, even though it is considered a small car.
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Review by
Guest.
on 4th Dec 2007
User Rating : 9
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Overall, the Volkswagen Golf GTi is the best car I have ever owned. History includes a Mk 1 Impreza, which was rubbish unless you gunned it.
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Review by
nico2007
on 13th Aug 2007
User Rating : 10
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One of the best Golfs ever made.
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Review by
spliff1star
on 23rd Jun 2007
User Rating : 8
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I owned I white golf GTi 8v. When I bought the car it never had the big bumpers. I replaced the small bumpers with the big bumpers and skirts which makes the MK2 Golf look a lot better looking. The standard 15inch BBS alloys needed a refurb on all four and was getting quoted too much, so I decided to replace them with 17inch black Team Dynamics alloys. With the windows tinted the whole car now looked completely different. Performance wise the car was quick when you needed it to be. It was not a ...
spliff1star's full review | 385 words
Review by
golfpaul
on 7th Apr 2007
User Rating : 7
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The Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk2 is a good car overall. I have had a few minor problems (central locking stopped working was the worst one), but it is great for a 20 year old. It has the classic looks that still make this car a favourite, and it has the speed to match.
golfpaul's full review | 64 words
Review by
Apple Gti
on 5th Mar 2007
User Rating : 9
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Best vehicle I have ever owned (and still own).
Had the following under my paw, Mercedes 230K coupe, C180K, E240, C220 , MK4 GTI, MK4 Jetta/Bora 1.6SR, Toyota 1.6
My MK2 handles like a go cart!
Shortened shocks
Jamex springs
Free flow exhaust and branch
Larger throttle body
GT 5th gear
K&N Filtration
Cutom Ignition system (polished split plugs)
Gas flowed,Spiral ported bits 7 pieces
1900cc conversion (short pistons)
Larger Injectors (Merc)
Spiral Induction add on with cold air ...
Apple Gti's full review | 188 words
Review by
whatevaemo
on 16th Feb 2007
User Rating : 7
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I thought the Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk2 was a pile of rubbish. I had a Mk2 8v and it was slower than most other hatchbacks I've owned. That said I did go out and buy another Volkswagen Golf after (a diesel engine). Now I have a VR6, so I rate Golfs, just think the Mk2 was overrated, 16v was a nicer.
whatevaemo's full review | 68 words
Review by
b3vr6
on 3rd Jan 2007
User Rating : 10
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The Volkswagen Golf GTi MK2 is a great car - Just enjoy!
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Review by
golfnut
on 30th Sep 2006
User Rating : 9
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What a great car! I have a 16v mk2, and it goes like something hot off a shovel. I also had an 8v, and again this was a pocket rocket, but it lost its guts towards the top end, but the 16v just keeps churning out power!! It's so great when you pull up alongside a yuppie who spends £10,000 to £15,000 on a car, only to be blown away by a 15 year old car. What can you say? Have one, and you will always have one.
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Review by
spike16vgte
on 31st Mar 2006
User Rating : 7
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Had a Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk2 and that was great for around 6 months. I got VR6 fitted in it and it was a different car. It was rapid and the noise was crazy. My car was 15 years old and still everything worked.
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Review by
85gti8v
on 6th Feb 2006
User Rating : 9
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I bought this car new back in 85 and I still own it today. I am going to give it to my son once he gets his license which is soon. This car still runs like a dream even though the speedometer stopped working eight years ago and it was at 225,000 so now I geuss it has around 300,000 because I stopped taking it on long trips. I absolutely love this car and it is easy to work on so buy it if you have the chance. It's an 8V that is still quick even with all the miles.
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Review by
Chris Orwell
on 9th Jan 2006
User Rating : 10
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The Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk2 is a great car, it goes on forever and goes like stink, I've seen some gleaming examples and some old skips but they all go like they where bought yesterday. If someone want a small economical fast motor then get one while you still can.
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