Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.4 S 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Fuel efficiency is acceptable.
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On the road
Driving
Smooth on A roads... harsh on motorway speeds.
Performance
Sluggish and noisy after a cold start.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had problems with central locking, rear wash tubing, exhaust, cambelt tensioner, wiring.
Image
Doesn't mean anything.
Comfort
Better than average.
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Security and Service
Security
Not stolen yet.
Service
Car returned after servicing with most of the original problems listed back to me as "to be done"! That too after spending more than £400 in service bills.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Needed cambelt and tensioner change- £400!
Other
Had problems with central locking, front disks and brake pads, exhaust, rear wash tubing, battery and wiring needed replacing.
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