Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1997 - 2004) 1.6 SE 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I'm a housewife
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all liked it
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but only with a bigger engine (probably diesel)
What are you likely to buy next?
MAzda MX-5
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,995
When did you buy the car?
October 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Probably paid over the odds on reflection
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted something a bit more upmarket than my last car
What was the dealer like?
Fine. No problems
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The 1.6 is woefully underpowered for the weight of the car. Very comfortable, though and the cabin was a nice place to be. Felt well put together
What's it like to park?
Easy. Alloys prone to kerbing I guess due to the state of them when I bought the car
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only had it for just over a year before written off .Only problem in that time was both headlamp bulbs going and it's extremely difficult to replace them yourself
What's most practical about your car?
Good size
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Had the TDi alloys on it which made it look a lot nicer
