Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.8 T 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Additional integrated child seats and towbar expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Good all round performer. Stiffer suspension would enhance cornering.
Performance
Excellent motorway cruiser. Up to 40mpg at motorway speeds.
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Living with it
Reliability
Broken down three times due to HT coil problem.
Image
Recieve lots of comments and looks.
Comfort
Used as family car, no one complains.
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Security and Service
Security
Not tested yet.
Service
Silly things missed after services, like tyre pressures not checked and after having the car for a month waiting for a HT coil front disk were too far corroded to be safe in use.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
HT coil problems three times.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes