VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought it cheap(ish) and I know that it'll hold it's value well.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bit thirsty on the petrol.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quick, Responsive - does exactly what you want it to do.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    One of the quickest 1.4's I've driven.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Minor suspension problems, but otherwise perfect.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Ultimate Street Cred compared to Saxos, Novas, Clios etc.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Well supportive seats and I got an ex-demo which meant it has loads of toys such as Air-Con etc.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No alarm, but factory-fitted immobiliser should stand up to the average thief.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    So far so good, tried ""Whitherspoons VW"" in Edinburgh - very helpful, polite and friendly customer service (fairly cheap too!) - top notch service from start to finish.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Suspension bushes knackered - all fixed in a day though.

    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