Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 GTI 3d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive new and residuals are not as good as VW claim.
Costs
OK.
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On the road
Driving
Nice drive apart from wallowy cornering.
Performance
Quick.
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Living with it
Reliability
Awful. Many faults - some major - force me to sell it.
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But you pay highly for it.
Comfort
Seats give me backache after two hours.
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Security and Service
Security
Good.
Service
Poor quality repairs often meant that new faults were induced by the garages concerned.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Alternator and temperature sensor both faulty after 14,000 miles.
Other
Squeaks and rattles. Broken washer pipe flooded car from roof. Seat base cracked.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No