VW Golf Estate 1999-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Initial cost is high, but holds value while others drop!

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    £250 for an air mass meter!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handles well, but a bit wallowy if pushed.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fast as standard, but I have a chip and 154bhp!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Central locking packed in (fixed). Engine looses power at speed (VW still searching for answer).

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    3 out of 5 3.0

    Although it's a VW, it's also an estate.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfy, but can get irritable on long trips.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Just an immobiliser on this one.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Lack of helpfulness from service dept. Wrong parts ordered etc... inability to find current fault, cost so far £500. Still no joy!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Intermittently looses power at speed - could be dangerous.

    Other

    Central locking fixed under warranty.

    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