Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.3 C 3d (1984/B) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
If you want a Golf, don't get a 1300cc.
Costs
Usual VW service / parts charges.
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On the road
Driving
Felt solid but far to heavey for this engine.
Performance
The WORST! Imagine driving a car with the handbrake on.
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Living with it
Reliability
New starter, heater matrix, water pump, hoses, boot lock, washer motors, battery. All went wrong in 1 year.
Image
Better than an early Nova or a Fiesta.
Comfort
You feel like you're in a solid car.
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Security and Service
Security
Naff trigger grip handles are easy to break into.
Service
Make sure your Golf had alterations to the heating system (VW recalled this model). They were uninterested in carrying out the work on my car.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
The worst thing about my car. Felt like 2bhp.
Other
This car put me right off VWs for a while.
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