Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.9 DL 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Holds its value well, if a little dear to buy initially.
Costs
Average for class of car.
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On the road
Driving
Safe and predictable.
Performance
Non-turbo diesel is very sluggish, but good economy.
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Living with it
Reliability
Virtually faultless apart from odd occassion.
Image
Better than an Escort/Astra etc.
Comfort
Good for all the family. Trips abroad with no tears...
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Security and Service
Security
Seems fine. Lack of factory deterents however.
Service
Not used VW for servicing, as done by me.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes