| Still on the road today and ever changing since 1976 is | | | | desirable versions have 16v engines with a lot more |
| the Volkswagen Golf GTI. This car was first | | | | breathing capability. MKIII's had an available VR6 but |
| introduced to the states as the rabbit and the GTI tag | | | | good luck finding one for under $1000 bucks. |
| later became a trim level available on the VW Golf. | | | | Like most tuner favorites the GTI has a unique ability |
| Now in its 5th version the VW GTI has come to be | | | | to take on a large or small amount of mods and still |
| known as the original hot hatch. Although today the | | | | provide lots of fun. If your budget permits a popular |
| GTI is less of a spartan and lightweight car to be | | | | swap in the lighter and older models can be to use |
| tossed about and much more of a refined fully loaded | | | | modern hardware such as 1.8t and VR6 engines. |
| vehicle it still has roots deep in the original. | | | | Check out almost any shape or form of motor sport |
| These cars still have a very dedicated following and | | | | and your likely to see an old GTI in the pack. From |
| for good reason, but they are also still plentiful even in | | | | auto-cross to rally racing these cars have an |
| older MKII and MKI versions and can easily be had for | | | | aftermarket that can support just about any type of |
| under $1000 bucks if you know where to look. | | | | motorsport your into, and if racing is not your thing the |
| For this profile I will be focusing on the older models | | | | spacious interior, very functional hatch, and great gas |
| that can be found for cheap (and in my opinion are the | | | | mileage make the GTI even an awesome car for the |
| best looking) Which is mainly going to be versions MKI | | | | daily commute. |
| and MKII but who knows? You may come across an | | | | A quick reminder for those in the hunt for an old GTI |
| MKIII that is in need of some work for cheap. | | | | they come in various levels from bone stock to heavily |
| What makes these cars All-Stars is a fairly simple | | | | modified and depending on your purposes and budget |
| formula. A small light weight design with a performance | | | | this can greatly effect your decision. There are still |
| minded suspension that is simple but effective. | | | | plenty of cars out there for under $1000 dollars in |
| Combine this with a simple but fun and effective 4 | | | | great running shape, but unfortunately the numbers are |
| cylinder and a front wheel drive layout and you have a | | | | becoming smaller by the day so if you want one start |
| car that anybody can push to its limits. Most older GTI's | | | | looking and don't wait! |
| are going to be in 2.0 8v form but the much more | | | | |