Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1997 - 2004) 1.9 GT TDI (110ps) 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Very good considering young lad driving a golf gt tdi
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like except its been on drive for 2 weeks getting little problems fixed, such as window regulators, clutch, central locking module.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would but a newer 1 with good mileage, mine is at close to 100,000 fsh and pulls like a train so dont be put off by mileage
What are you likely to buy next?
focus 2.0 esp or newer golf
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,450
When did you buy the car?
March 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes took a risky gamble and didn't pay off
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
very cheap, low mileage, great power
What was the dealer like?
Con men
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
very good bit wobbly through bends, never need to change gear in 5th on motorway will do 60-90 mph about 8 seconds. motorway cruiser.
What's it like to park?
Peace of P***, if you reverse this into anything you need castrating
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
New clutch, smokes a lot in morning for 10 secs but bang on after that, its like herbie got a mind of its own lcokign me keys in and stuff.
What's most practical about your car?
5 door, cheap to run, extremely easy to park
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
cd changer, climatronic control is a neccessary, plush seats are essentialy wouldn't consider buying SE spec because its bol**cks
