Faults:

The car has been great, but the clutch went at about 69,000 miles.

General Comments:

Despite what reviews say the car is quite quick. The book time for 0-60mph says 17 seconds. My car in stock form runs 0-60mph in 11s and does 115mph top end. Not bad 4 a 60bhp 8v 1.4 engine. It's suspension is soft, but bear in mind this car is more luxury orientated. It is a high spec CL with PAS, rev counter, colour coded bumpers etc etc. The car is very smart in appearance and very sporty inside and built better than a tank. It feels like a class above what it is. The seats are great and the car is reliable, quick handles well with a lot of grip and has surprised a few so called nippy cars. Not bad for a 1st car for an 18 year old student. The Mk2 golf is getting on and many are tired and worn out. Not many Mk3's are modified and have a very high spec be won over by the unique appeal of the Mk3. I had a bad smash in my car at 70mph and thank God it was in a GOLF!

Faults:

I have had no problems at all with my car since owning it.

As with most VW and Audi's, if they are serviced at the correct intervals then there should be no problems.

General Comments:

The MK3 GTI 16v is a seriously underestimated Golf and is last Golf to deserve the GTI badge as the MK4 Golf has is to heavy and has lost the GTI spirit.

This car is very rapid 0-60 in 8.1 seconds.

With a top speed of 135 + standard.

The standard suspension does let the car down though, so I recommend some sort of upgrade in the suspension department, I have replaced mine with Koni Coilovers and it handles like its on rails now.

The Interior is very solid as with all VW's and you get all the electrics with the GTI as standard.

Faults:

The clutch went out at 140000 miles.

The timing belt has gone out twice.

The side molding has consistently come off, no matter how many times I've re glued it.

The back driver side cushion seat has come off.

Normal wear and tear, replaced many hoses, etc.

General Comments:

This car is a great car, it has only had things go wrong that would go wrong with ANY car at it's mileage.

Faults:

CV joint leaked.

Tyres made themselves square because of bad shocks.

Oil leak from bottom of Sump.

Replaced Coil Pack, which I've learned happens to 99.9% of all VR6's. Bad lumpy running and poor power all fixed with a new pack.

Replaced starter motor, which gave up one day and left me stranded with no warning.

General Comments:

For a 2.8 it's not the quickest off the mark and the handling is on the heavy side.

But, once it's on the move it will keep pace with almost anything. I've seen off many a Boxter that has been surprised by superb 30mph to 100mph acceleration.

Generally comfortable, especially the highline model with heated leather and air con.

However, running costs are high and it's already got through more petrol than all my previous cars put together.