Used Volkswagen Golf GTI for Sale Nationwide
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Overview
Based on the popular Golf hatchback, the two-door Volkswagen GTI came with a choice of two engines in the 1990 model year. The base engine was a 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder powerplant that generated 105 horsepower, while the GTI 16V trim package came with a 2.0-liter double-overhead-cam 4-cylinder engine that goosed horsepower up to 134. Both versions of the GTI came with a five-speed manual overdrive transmission as standard equipment; an automatic transmission was not available.
Standard features for the GTI included power brakes, power steering, bucket seats, alloy wheels, a rear window defroster, foglights, and a tachometer. The GTI 16V added Recaro seats and 15-inch wheels, among other features.
Generally, drivers like the GTI because they considered it a fun car to drive, and it has proven especially popular with aftermarket fans who like to trick the car out with additional parts.
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Reviewed a 1990 Volkswagen 1.8L 2-Door FWD on Apr 14, 2009
I LOVE THIS CAR. Bought it used and put some money into it so it would be reliable and boy has it been a faithful workhorse. It is so much fun to drive, even with what it now older technology. Mine is an 8v GTi and one thing that bugs me? ALL GTi's are HATCHBACKS. Who named this group on the forum anyway? You find me a Golf that is not a hatchback and I will eat my words! Anyway my car gets great gas mileage (26 around town, up to 36 on the highway) and is reliable enough I would drive it anywhere. The Recaro seats are very comfy with lots of support. I made my suspension stiffer with the addition of Boge Pro Gas shocks and struts. I also beefed up the exhaust with a header plus manifold. I love the boxy styling, even more so than the Mk5 Golfs now. My car had a/c issues when I bought it but after rebuilding the system (something that is necessary when you let the system run dry) it has been trouble-free for more than 10 years. Maybe this car's only fault would be the airbox: it seems to go out on a regular basis and is expensive to fix. (Update: after replacing 3 of them over the years, the MAF sensor has been fine) This could be related to the Digifant fuel injection system on my particular car, and there were two FI systems available. I think Motronic is the other one. Anyway, with some research you could probably figure out which one is best. The brakes are more than adequate. Back seat is tight, but works for small kids although the safety is probably not the best due its lack of a rear end. For sheer Fun Factor vs. Cost of Ownership? MY MONEY WAS MORE THAN WELL SPENT.
Pete I
Reviewed a 1990 Volkswagen 1.8L 2-Door FWD on Mar 15, 2008
spent eight years driving and rebuilding and driving some more with a big grin on my face, loved every secound of it, even when the engine blew 200 miles from home, just a good excuse to fit a faster one!
Rhys H
Reviewed a 1990 Volkswagen 2.0L 16V 2-Door FWD on Jan 10, 2008
The big bumper 16v Mk2 Golf is just the sweetest hot-hatch ever...period!
Ken B
Reviewed a 1990 Volkswagen Golf GTI on Jul 26, 2009
a true underestimated classic with impressive handling and possiblilities for more and still usable for everyday purposes - so no need to hide and only use on sundays..THIS ONE IS BUILT FOR USE - and still follows most more powerfull cars...YEE HAW
1990 Volkswagen Golf GTI Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2.0L 16V 2-Door FWD | $13,220 |
| 1.8L 2-Door FWD | $9,995 |
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