Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.6 CL 5d (1988/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid £100 and i've done 28K during a year
Costs
Quite a thirsty old thing. Required expensive TLC.
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On the road
Driving
Like a tank. Really vague steering and handling. And quite slow. Stable and predictable though. Yep, just like a tank.
Performance
1.6 L engine seems tight after 130K, but still a slow car.
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Living with it
Reliability
Worrying difficulties with waxstat/ automatic choke and carbo.
Image
To me, it's classless. Love it.
Comfort
Like old slippers.
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Security and Service
Security
I couldn't open the rear doors. I doubt anybody could have got them open...
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Waxstat needed replacing
Other
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