A tilt steering wheel is now standard on all GTIs. A three-speed automatic finds its way to the options list for the base model, but the five-speed manual is still the way to go for maximum spunk.

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Best hatchback out there!

GTI16v, 09/01/2002

1991 Volkswagen GTI 16V 2dr Hatchback

All for all best car for the value. My 91 GTI 16v came with BBS RM wheels that are extremely rare, Recaro seats, Quad headlamp grill, big flairs, close ratio tranny, and 2.0 16v engine. This car handles like it is on rails, it is extremely quick, really reliable and it is a blast to drive each time I get in it. In my opinion, much, much better than the Japanese …

it's not a porsche, but FUN

luxuryluke, 05/22/2004

1991 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback

I've owned this car for 9 years and i've replaced a few things on it, even putin my own cat-back muffler... I bought this car with 94000 miles and now it has 247000 miles. the oil pressure is so-so, but it still hauls but down the 405! I'll miss it. I'll always have fond memories of this car. took me from salt lake city to huntington beach at least 5 times a year and …

1990 Volkswagen GTI

Jay, 10/09/2005

1990 Volkswagen GTI 16V 2dr Hatchback

Love the car! I have added a number of aftermarket parts to mine, including Poly-bushings in the rear end, tokico illum 5-way shocks with H&R srings all around, and a 2 in. Sebring exhaust. the performance "bang for buck" can not be beat. this car looks great with round headlights and the part leather recaro seats hold firms and tight...which is perfect for autocrossing on the weekend. I …

amazing golf

andrew robert tohmas, 11/08/2002

1990 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback

It's the best car of it's age that I have ever driven

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1991 GTI Highlights

Trim:

16V

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$169/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	17.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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