Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.9 TDi GL 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Can be very good value if you buy second hand, but low mileage, very good condition, reasonably priced cars are not common.
Costs
Reasonable servicing costs (Not VW dealer).
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On the road
Driving
Positive firm handling. Braking could be improved.
Performance
Good performance from TDI version.
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Living with it
Reliability
Good so far.
Image
Excellent design, not too dated.
Comfort
Firm ride, no problem over long distances.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems.
Service
Would not use main VW agents if they could be avoided because of extremely high costs.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None as yet.
Other
None as yet.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes