VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A much sought-after car. I"m not disappointed with my second-hand purchase of a 3-yr-old model with 57,000 miles on the clock.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No major expenditure so far except standard service. Insurers will increase premium cost for any modifications. This can be a source of frustration !!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You really want to drive this car. I never tire of getting into it. I have done 10,000 miles in 8 months.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Wickedly quick. Resist temptation - there are speed cameras out there!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No mechanical problems to date.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You will always get admiring glances from others at traffic lights. It still turns heads even though it's second-hand.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seating is snug and comfortable and I haven"t experienced back stiffness in this car despite travelling high mileages.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't take a chanceā€¦ get a Thatcham Cat 1 spec alarm and sleep/park easier. Your insurers will insist on it. Can be a damage target for frustrated thieves. Mine was - windscreen was smashed.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No problems as yet.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    You have to go down the car-wash more often with the black models!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No