1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI have a strong appreciation for its fun driving experience and good performance, especially for a car of its era. Many drivers enjoyed how it handled and its relatively quick speed, particularly with modifications. However, some owners expressed concerns about build quality and reliability issues, mentioning that parts wore out prematurely and certain features, like air conditioning, were lacking or problematic."
The car is not that fast, yes even VW guys know that. The 16V was a rocket for its day, and the 8v was peaky and it made it peppy but a scion tc is very stout competitor for this hot rod of the 80's. It was my very first car and I loved it, once I didnt have to drive it everyday I stripped it out, but recaro racing seats in it and a roll cage. intake header, exhaust and cam made the 8v a pretty stout motor for the 2,000lbs german rod. It could handle, it sounded mean, it could more than keep up with japanese competiors and it got 30mpg. Then my step brother flipped it...
September 14, 2009Golf 1.8 GTi in green,2 door,fun to drive
January 6, 2008The 16v. 2dr hatch red. Has a fair amount of power 120hp. Its a dub. everything can be upgraded and other things can be discarded. Form over function for these older ones. This one was about $400 bucks. Needed a motor.
May 31, 2010
