Used Volkswagen Golf 2004-2008 review

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Extra refinement comes at a price.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    VW servicing and parts never the cheapest.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Feels more like saloon car than hatchback.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quick as you can expect out of 2litre diesel.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Watch out for re-locking passenger door on 3rd remote click - known VW bug !

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Shape grows on you - though tough competition

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Suspension and road noise suppression impressive.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    My local dealer (Wayside MK) always disappoints

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Admitted firmware bug in remote door locking - 3rd click relocks passenger door.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes