Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1992 - 1998) 1.9 CL TDI 5d (1997/P) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

It was cheap to buy. Not really bothered about the car i'm in.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Well it certainly doesn't impress them!

Would you buy this car again and why?

No because could't get a deal like that again and also it hasn't been that reliable!

What are you likely to buy next?

Ford Galaxy 2.0 Aspen

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£300

When did you buy the car?

February 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

£300 was a bargain! Still didn't live up to its Volkswagen name. It died at 176,500 miles. It should have gotten at least 100,000 miles more before it gave up the ghost

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I didn't buy the car, it was my dads and he bought it from his dad because it was cheap to buy & run.

What was the dealer like?

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What's it like to drive?

Dull & Slow! Well it was until today, it's now pretty much unusable as it dies at any point it feels like, misfires, doesn't even reach 3000 RPM and takes a while to restart. Frustrating if your in the middle of the road!

What's it like to park?

I don't know as i don't park it. But told it was easy. Good visibility even if the back window is not the biggest!

Have you had any problems with the car?

Ignition system, middle exhaust box, 3 out of 4 electric windows, rear window wiper, rattling bits of trim, central locking, reverse gear, turbo & rear shock absorbers. It has now developed a severe engine problem and barely runs.

What's most practical about your car?

The excellent MPG and the fact it was easy to push to the side of the road when it broke down this morning!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

What gadgets? It's a CL!