1997 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Owners generally enjoy the 1997 Volkswagen Golf GTI for its fun driving experience and decent performance. Many drivers appreciate its handling and agility, mentioning it as a joy to drive. However, the high cost of parts and maintenance tends to be a common frustration, with some noting that repairs can quickly become expensive."
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).
March 30, 2008I 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!
July 11, 2008Fun, fast, and torquey. Schrick Cams, GIAC chip, VR6.
January 10, 2008What owners say
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).
March 30, 2008I 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!
July 11, 2008Fun, fast, and torquey. Schrick Cams, GIAC chip, VR6.
January 10, 2008great 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, 2008Very 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.
August 27, 201010 years running and still giving pleasure
January 24, 2008great car, very soft suspenion as standard needs uprating but after you have done that the handleing tighten's up and it a real drivers car
January 16, 2008I love it although its A MK3 5 Door Golf GTi 2l 16v not a VR6
June 12, 2008This was my first car. I really enjoyed it...apparently it doesn't enjoying being impaled by telephone poles 16 ft in the air. Who would've guessed?
March 20, 2008It is my baby, I love her dearly. She will wipe the snot from the very ground upon which you walk. Give me a long and winding road, loud music, and a warm sunny clear day. I love Remelina. V-Dub for life.
July 13, 2009
