VW Golf Estate 1994-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    can't complain( I usually do)

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    value for money (understatement)

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    good handling: no vices: obedient

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    goes like a butchers whippet if required.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No breakdown cover for five years: saved a few bob. First time cold weather starter. My third best mate.(don.t ask)

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    solid: reliable: understated class.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Made in Germany what do you expect? (there is no German word for ""comfortable"")( ""comfort is for English softies"":qv: Commandant Rommell: tank driver/designer 1940ish.)

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    There are door locks. There are air bags.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Being poor and sensible (and very intelligent) I never go near the authorized dealers.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    still going strong at 180,000 plus.

    Other

    none

    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