Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.9 SE TDI (115ps) 5d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive to buy, service and maintain but resale value is 2nd to none.
Costs
Pray nothing goes wrong when it's out of warranty, or find a good specialist.
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On the road
Driving
Quite numb, but deceptively fast.
Performance
A diesel estate that beats most everyday sports cars, faster than anyone imagines.
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Living with it
Reliability
It kept breaking down. 2 different VW garages failed to fix it, a specialist worked out the problem in no time.
Image
No one knows how good it is.
Comfort
I'm 6ft 2 and after an 8 hour drive I don't ache, best I've ever owned.
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Security and Service
Security
Deadlocks, immobiliser, security stereo, not much more you can add is there?
Service
VW garages are extortionate and treat you worse than the muck on their shoes.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Blown head gasket at 40,000 miles.
Other
Dealers and specialists say nothing's wrong with my car yet I only get 45mpg. My right foot must be very heavy!
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