Volkswagen Golf GTI (1995 - 1998) Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Anonymous
Aug 08, 2013
This is my First car and its perfect for me. I recommend this car to almost anyone who is looking for a fun and practical first car. Or if you looking for a fun every day driver, that gets mpg. But if you really like this car and the way it handles but you want a little more luxury I would recommend you to purchase a Mk4 gti Vr6.Aug 08, 2013
by Nart H
Nov 24, 2011
Performance -great acceleration , braking great also , bad handling
Build Quality - tough need some paint and repair
Appearance - both interior and exterior styling are great
Cost of Ownership - short gas mileage , maintenance is low
Fun Factor - fun to drive powerfully not good in rush time
Nov 24, 2011
by Nicolas C
Nov 17, 2011
What VW Missed on in earlier models they revised and fixed in this model, The VR6 engine helped this chassis tremendously! Handling was much better as well through these model years, Excellent platform for anything from daily commutes to auto-x and track time. Nov 17, 2011
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by Anonymous
Aug 08, 2013
This is my First car and its perfect for me. I recommend this car to almost anyone who is looking for a fun and practical first car. Or if you looking for a fun every day driver, that gets mpg. But if you really like this car and the way it handles but you want a little more luxury I would recommend you to purchase a Mk4 gti Vr6.Aug 08, 2013
by Nart H
Nov 24, 2011
Performance -great acceleration , braking great also , bad handling
Build Quality - tough need some paint and repair
Appearance - both interior and exterior styling are great
Cost of Ownership - short gas mileage , maintenance is low
Fun Factor - fun to drive powerfully not good in rush time
Nov 24, 2011
by Nicolas C
Nov 17, 2011
What VW Missed on in earlier models they revised and fixed in this model, The VR6 engine helped this chassis tremendously! Handling was much better as well through these model years, Excellent platform for anything from daily commutes to auto-x and track time. Nov 17, 2011
by Jonathan S
Sep 24, 2010
perfect handling through sport suspension; nice acceleration and impressiv braking power; unfortunately rust on tailgate, nice sound, color of the car is brilliant black and It has a sunroof and electric windows, also it has an alarm system. fuel consumption of 8 liters per 100 kilometersSep 24, 2010
by Andrej Č
Aug 27, 2010
Very fun, timeless design, bulletproof engine, unbeatable sound, go-cart-like handling. Needs very few "mild" engine mods to keep up with much faster-rated cars...or go turbo if you like to embarrass vettes and chase down new M3's. Simply great little toy car.Aug 27, 2010
by Ahmed M
Feb 22, 2010
I love that my car puts a smile on my face every time i put
my foot on the gas. She is my morning coffee. Vr6 engine is
the best sounding engine ever created period!!! Real men
drive stick shift!! And women who drive stick shift is SOo
sexyFeb 22, 2010
by Tyler S
Dec 10, 2009
Performance - Fast: quick response, aggressive acceleration and strong power band.
Build - Its a VW so you're looking at some work naturally. But most of the work is easy and fun.
Appearance - not the most beautiful car in the world but works better than a truck or standard sedan (Hatchbacks are the way to do it.)
Cost of Ownership - Installed right axle boot, and new heater core but the parts were cheap, its labor you're looking at for these cars.
Fun Factor - VWs are a blast and you'll never forget how much fun you had with one.Dec 10, 2009
by Robert v
Dec 09, 2009
The Gti is a well build car. It never let me down, even though it was freazing outside! I had only one oil change and drove about 20.000 miles with it in one year and like i said it never let me down. Dec 09, 2009
by Cosden L
Oct 04, 2009
Wonderful engine, and very very very very durable.
The appearance is lacking beetity but is very
functional and is not disgusting. The powerful VR6
is perfect for backroad cruising, highway driving,
and yes, racing. Wonderful car in general. DO NOT
GET THIS CAR (GTI VR6) AFTER 2002!!! 2003
models and up are known to have major problems
and are a hassle. GET THIS CAR.Oct 04, 2009
by Dave J
Jul 22, 2009
what a classic.build quality well before its time.wiked on performance without all
the bumf.easy to repair no special tools or computer "£80 to plug in then tell you a
load of bull that is required when new plugs will fix it.superb on motorway at
100mph,fast accelerating round town.good fun to driveJul 22, 2009
by Kurt D
Feb 24, 2009
Quick little motor, especially with the k and n air filter, handles the bends really well on the twisty stuff. I use the car mainly for work and the fuel consumption for me is 33-35 mpg which is really good.Feb 24, 2009
by James R
Dec 11, 2008
I have been a VW fan for some time now. They've been built to run hard. They're reasonably priced and parts are reliable. This thing is so fun to drive as it has plenty of room inside, and it's small enough outside to jump between other cars when you're on the GO!Dec 11, 2008
by Brett H
Sep 26, 2008
Don't have a picture of mine up yet but I love it! The inside is in like new condition. The sound system is amazing! It cost close to $4000, the sound system I mean. Many upgrades, very quick. Fun car to drive as a stick. Designed beautifully. I love this car.Sep 26, 2008
by Marinus G
Sep 11, 2008
I love everything about my car, It comes from the best Autohouse in the world and is by far the best looking generation. Yes I drive a 1996 Volkswagen Golf MK3 GTi 2.0i 8v. Black in colour, 5 Doors and in Mint condition. Original Alloy wheels. The only dislike I have is for the small bump next to the rear number plate, can hardly see it but I know its there and it hurts.Sep 11, 2008
by Gavin W
Jul 11, 2008
Quite quick, not fast but lots of low down torque. Always get over 40mpg on runs and even had 46 on one tankfull!
Build quality excellent, 85k no squeaks, rattles, everything works and it drives like new!
Looking quite old now but still quite smart.
Servicing by myself, good fuel economy, even insurance costs are ok.
Great fun on twisty roads, much better than i ever thought it would be! Much more composed than my other mk2 golof gti!Jul 11, 2008
by Michael L
Jul 11, 2008
I loved this car!
Performance: I had this 2 litre tuned with pretty much everything I could afford. Chip, air-filter, camshaft, was enough to make it a respectable performer. Also it had an Eibach lowered suspension with 16" wheels and low-profile tires.
Build quality: Great. It's a VW.
Appearance: I loved the boxey European look. Hatchbacks are the most practical cars in my opinion.
Cost of ownership: Not too bad. Insurance was higher because it says "GTI". Premium gas, but it performed excellently with it.
Fun Factor: 5/5. I loved cruising down river valley road at night with the moon-roof open. It was heaven on wheels!Jul 11, 2008
by Paul D
May 26, 2008
great handling you can feel the road and grips well in the corners
mines done 140000 miles ands is still going well with no problems
overall a great car May 26, 2008
by Adam B
Apr 15, 2008
Perfect car, awesome for customizing. Bullet proof engine!Apr 15, 2008
by Doug M
Apr 09, 2008
I LOVE this car. Mine needs a little work, but it drives great, gets decent fuel economy for a 6 cylinder and is very fun to drive. My cold air intake makes it sound mean as hell, but it could use a little help in the handling department for the power it makes.Apr 09, 2008
by Amer B
Mar 31, 2008
I am absolutely in love with my GTI, no other words can explain how much I love driving it and it just looks like a $1,000,000 to me.Mar 31, 2008
by NicK B
Mar 30, 2008
It may look like a dumpy little hatchback, but it's got a 2.8 litre v-6, and weighs 2700 lbs.
Nice leather interior, roomy for a 2-door, great gas milage (20 in town, 35 on the highway).Mar 30, 2008
by Anonymous
Feb 20, 2008
Small car, big engine! Best car that I have ever owned.Feb 20, 2008
by Gus F
Jan 10, 2008
Fun, fast, and torquey. Schrick Cams, GIAC chip, VR6.Jan 10, 2008
by Kenny I
Jan 08, 2008
As a standard Golf GTi, it handles like shxt and too heavy for the stock 150BHP engine.
Since I had it I've changed the whole suspension system to a coilover kit, chipped it to 200 bhp and with a sport cat conversion.
Now the car handles like a dream which you can feel when it starts to slide and can be easily corrected instead of ending in a ditch. Also with the Sport Cat (+10 bhp) & 200 bhp Revo Chip it can now pull this heavy lump with great respond time.
All in all, I'm still keeping it until I'm totally bored of it and it's still in my good books.Jan 08, 2008
by Martin N
Dec 24, 2007
Great spacious and very solid run around.Dec 24, 2007
by Hingle M
Dec 04, 2007
bulletproof motor, owned for half a year now and couldnt be any happierDec 04, 2007
by Seb L
Nov 22, 2007
Nice balance of power and handling.
chiped, full custom exhaust, lowered with FK suspension, stage 1 clutch, front and rear strut brace, MK4 hood/grille/headlights with WRX hood scoop, nice sound system, on BBS rims. I also have a big skid plate that covers the hole engine bay (those pot holes wont take away my oil pan)Nov 22, 2007
by Anonymous
Oct 14, 2007
i love this car since they first came out, i could not afford it then so when i got a little older i was able to purchase it. i taught myself to drive manual, and loved it ever since. Oct 14, 2007
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