Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 T GTI 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Company car - good rate on the lease. Better value than the V5 for the CO2 emmision.
Costs
Company car - no idea.
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On the road
Driving
Good fun to drive, like the suspension and road holding, not so keen on the gearbox.
Performance
Would have been nice if it had been the 180bhp unit from the TT.
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Living with it
Reliability
Nothing major just a few annoying rattles. Not the build quality VW like to talk about.
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Nice car, everyone I know likes it.
Comfort
Good on country roads, not so good on long motorway journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Very good, like the way the car locks itself if you don't open the doors after pressing the key.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes