Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.6 Driver 3d (89) (1987/D) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Mine doesn't owe me anything. Brilliant.
Costs
Parts prices have got better over the past few years, though MPG is quite bad (30-35).
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On the road
Driving
The original driver's car.
Performance
Underpowered in comparison to similar 1.6s of age/class.
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Living with it
Reliability
193,000 miles and counting
Image
Creates an imageless apperance regardless of age. Not attractive not ugly.
Comfort
Long distances are effortless. Suspension could be a little harder.
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Security and Service
Security
Not good, easily accessed but now the age is the deterent.
Service
Cooling bypass valve - VW recall at 11 years old.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No major only ancilaries.
Other
Bad auto choke design. Expensive carb to fix.
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