1989 Volkswagen Golf
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| Invoice: | Not Listed |
| Total: | 21 reviews |
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| Excellent | 9 reviews | |
| Very Good | 4 reviews | |
| Average | 6 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 1 reviews |
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CarGurus' Review
Never hugely successful in the U.S. despite its overwhelming popularity abroad, the Volkswagen Golf shut its U.S. production plant in 1988. All Golfs from 1989 on were imports from either Germany or Mexico. The Jetta was a much more popular Volkswagen model in the U.S., probably because it was longer than the Golf (though just as wide) and offered a trunk compared to the Golf's hatchback, making it a more suitable family car.
However, the Golf couldn't be beat for affordability, and although billed as a starter car, many owners have kept their Golfs for decades without much maintenance. The 2-door base hatchback, along with the 2 and 4-door GL hatchback both house a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder, 100-hp engine and 5-speed manual transmission. Firm suspension and a powerful engine combine to give drivers a bit of pep and thrill on the highway, and the Golf's curve-hugging skills and acceleration proved to be a big hit, giving owners much more bang for their buck than expected.
Above all, at 27/34 mpg, the 1989 Golf got great fuel economy, a standout feature for many owners. Along with the tight handling, drivers also love that they feel safe in this workhorse, powered by an engine that never dies and unburdened with costly repairs. The Golf is a great friend of the wallet, both in initial cost and upkeep. Some drawbacks are the hard-to-find parts, a cheap plastic interior that suffers with age, and peeling paint.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 9 reviews | |
| Very Good | 4 reviews | |
| Average | 6 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 1 reviews |
“I Absolutely Love It!”
I love this car just for the shape of its framework, I love those sharp edges. It's fun to drive. And it was cheap to buy,hopefully I'll drive lots of years with it. I'll only sell it when he's tot... More
“Mk2 Golf”
1989 1.3 mk2 golf. Was pretty slow and pretty crap to be honest, I bought and sold it before I even passed my test...so basically just did abit of learning in it... and some completely legal drivin... More
“Vw Golf 1.4 8v”
Slow car, very heavy without power steering. Good build quality though, and very tough. Not a bad looking car, if not a little dated now. Wasn't really very fun to drive, cost quite a bit to maintain ... More
“Vw Golf Ii Rally”
My first ever rally car. A 1989 VW Golf MK2. As of now it is almost completely standard in terms of performance. It's a standard 1,8 CL engine with a standard gearbox. The exhaust is a 2" custom built... More
“It Is Mine And I Like It.”
My car is very important for me cause it uas my first one,and i have to many beautiful stories with it.It is not to fast but it still runs.With some repairs it may come to a really good shape. More
“Obvious If U No Me!”
everyone who has seen my car knows it suits me to the groud! (for now) its nippy for the age it is, it haddles beta then some cars my friends own but its no wear near as quick as most. ive had to fix ... More
“Golf Gti Mk2 2.016v - Track Prepared”
I bought this as a near standard 3dr Gti 16v to use as a track hack having replaced the M3 with the Porsche. The Golf is great fun, especially on the track. Now stripped, caged, bigger brakes, stiff... More
“Wish I Had Gotten The Soft Top!”
Felt like a tin can on wheels but was v.reliable :) More
“Amazing 4wd Handling Of The Syncro Lacking Power”
beautifull solid car reliable great handling love to drive it, good brakes bad acelleration bad economy More
“The Black Shadow”
ebay bargain, only one previous owner from new More
1989 Volkswagen Golf Articles from Around the Web
- carsurvey.org — Fantastic... More
- www.internetautoguide.com — Recall information for the 1989 Volkswagen Golf... More
- www.carsurvey.org — http://www.carsurvey.org/modelyear_Volkswagen_Golf_1989.html More
- autos.msn.com — "German Hooptie"...and 23 more owner reviews of the 1989 Volkswagen Golf... More
- autos.msn.com — Features and specs for the 1989 Volkswagen Golf... More
- www.fueleconomy.gov — http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/5640.shtml More
- www.epinions.com — I laughed because It wasn't my car... More
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