Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1997 - 2004) 1.9 GT TDI (130ps) 3d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Dont care
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
good looks
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, power, perfromance, style. cost just over £100 to service including rear brakes and I purchased all the parts from VW
What are you likely to buy next?
not sure maybe an r32 when i can afford
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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?
£7,200
When did you buy the car?
October 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
About right, they sorted little paint jobs and a few things that needed sorting.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looks, Power, Economy, Reputation
What was the dealer like?
I would use them again.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
keeps pulling, so much torque it could climb trees. handle ok, and when you push it too far around corners its easy to recover, i.e I have never spun it even on wet roads.
What's it like to park?
Easy even my bird can park it.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Little things. Door latch fault causing headlight buzzer not to work. Glovebox handle broke. lacquer peeling from front bumper but i think that was from a poor respray. not too bad for an 02 plate with 50,000
What's most practical about your car?
Good boot and cabin size for a 3 door and good economy.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
On board computer tells you just about everything from mpg to low outside temp.
