A holdover from 1987, the 1998 Volkswagen GTI gets some new racecar-inspired seats to let drivers feel even more in control, but otherwise the double-cam 1.8-liter, 123-hp engine and 5-speed transmission remain intact.
Though this 2-door hatchback has seating for five, the rear seat can be slightly punishing on adult legs, and really the GTI is designed for solitary drivers who are racers at heart, searching for that adrenaline rush on the highway as they leave other compacts behind. Though somewhat plain on the outside (and inside too, with air conditioning, power windows and locks, and a cassette player all options rather than standard), its meek subcompact looks are all a pretense for what lies under the hood. Longer than the Golf on which it is based, and a bit front heavy (causing some body roll), its overall light weight, sports suspension, performance tires, and lack of power steering give drivers both the action and feel of a sports car. All this wrapped up in a budget car that's easy and inexpensive to modify.
Do owners have anything bad to say about the 1988 GTI? Not really. Some mention a rattling in the engine, others the aging interior, but overall most owners love their GTI for its speed and instant acceleration that they claim leaves many more high profile cars in the dust.
ive done a complete brake overhaul on my 1988 golf gti 8v.New calipers front and back, new master cylinder, i've bleed the system and can get no air comming out i have a great pedal when the car isn't running but as soon as i start it up the brake pedal goes straight to the floor. I've tried 2 man bleeding and the self bleeding kits on e-bay and still nothing. Ant advice would be greatly appreciated
what is the top speed and 0-60mph time of a standard 1988 1.8 8v vw golf gti
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent