Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.6 Driver 5d (1990/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought mine for £450 and it had done 124631 miles. Sound bodywork but I've not had much luck mechanically, even though it was sweet as when I bought it.
Costs
VW only charge me £60 an hour because it's an old banger and I suppose the genuine parts aren't too bad in the scheme of things.
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On the road
Driving
A nice enough car to drive. Slightly confused as to how the suspension is so hard in towns but how it leans so much round corners.
Performance
It's quicker than a friend of mine's BMW (E36) 316i away from the lights, but that's not saying much... and not really what I want it for.
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts first time every time but I have had some very frustrating little problems over the last couple of weeks.
Image
Some people I know like it and some people I know hate it... I think it's the coolest car in the employee's car park at work.
Comfort
I've tried every conceivable position on the seat and can't get comfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
Mine's got an aftermarket immobiliser on it.
Service
Every time I take it in it comes back with a new problem... When I question what they've done to my car they say ""it's an old car, we've just disturbed it"" before taking huge amounts of cash off me.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Rocker cover gasket replaced as it leaked oil. And a new water pipe that was broke.
Other
NSR brake pipe, brake vacuum hose, driver's door central locking mechanism... the list goes on.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No