Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.4 E 3d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Well priced within the catagory, but not cheap.
Costs
The servicing costs are horrific, but insurance is OK and it is reasonable on petrol.
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On the road
Driving
Sticks to the road like glue in the country and ok on the motorway. Not too special in town, though.
Performance
About average for the catagory and engine size.
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Living with it
Reliability
This is the most unreliable car I have ever owned. It has electrical gremlins that the dealer is unable to fix. I once owned an Allegro better than this.
Image
It's a real eye catcher, but this is its best feature.
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Security and Service
Security
Seats quite firm and comfy, but the headrest does not rest your head!
Service
Very pleasant and professional. Pity they could not fix it though.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
An intermittent electrical fault keeps making it stall and misfire.
Other
A host of problems with all of the electrics caused by an intermittant problem they cannot fix.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No