1980 Volkswagen Scirocco GTi 1.8i petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

The greatest VW ever built (except for maybe the Corrado VR6. Mmmmmmm)

Clutch replaced due to normal wear.

Head gasket went at 74,000 miles.

Started jumping out of reverse gear at 79,000. Gearbox replaced.

Great car!

Insurance a little high, but well worth it.

Handles like a dream.

Interior is a little cramped. Back seats VERY cramped for anyone except dwarfs and children!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st November, 2000

Wish I could have given it a home for life!

Had to replace the electric fuel pump twice.

Fuel lines and underbody prone to corrosion.

Most fun car I have ever owned.

A bit expensive to insure.

Not a practical family car as cramped and lacking headroom in the back.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th August, 2000

Year of manufacture	1980
First year of ownership	1995
Most recent year of ownership	2000
Engine and transmission	1.8i petrol Manual
Performance marks	10 / 10
Reliability marks	9 / 10
Comfort marks	7 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	8.3 / 10
Distance when acquired	62000 miles
Most recent distance	79000 miles
Previous car	Volkswagen Scirocco

Year of manufacture	1980
First year of ownership	1984
Most recent year of ownership	1996
Engine and transmission	1.6 Manual
Performance marks	9 / 10
Reliability marks	9 / 10
Comfort marks	6 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	8 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	8.0 / 10
Distance when acquired	6000 miles
Most recent distance	122000 miles