VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought 3 yrs old at half new price. Not bad, comes with all the toys, even the "wood pack"??

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not had it serviced yet, no costs to date.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very easy to drive fast. Bags of grip, could do with a bit more power. Superb in the wet. My old 200sx was faster in the dry though (and a lot trickier in the wet).

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great grip, stunning cornering, could do with an extra 50bhp.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fine so far, though suspect there are some electrical gremlins out there waiting to get me.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sometimes I'm pleased it looks like a shopping trolley, sometimes I'm not. Old 200sx had much more attitude, if you like that sort of thing. Xenon headlights are great though.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bit noisy on the motorway but otherwise limo-like in the big heated leather seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still here.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    none yet.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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