Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1992 - 1998) 1.4 CL 3d (5) (1993/L) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I believe it says that I care what I drive around in.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

All my firends like my car and my neighbour wishs he had one.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I cant see myself ever buying a VW again.

What are you likely to buy next?

I now drive a nissan almera 53 plate and its great go check out the review.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£850

When did you buy the car?

October 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

I believe I got a good deal because the car has had a lot of money spent on it in the past but I soon learnt it was the worst thing i could have got.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I knew the person who I was buying the car off.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Its ok to drive but will drink petrol like theres no tommorow about 25mpg can be hard because of the lack of power steering but its wasnt so good when you could hear the pistons eating away at the engin and in my last week of owning the car I wouldt go over 60mph and I only got 8mpg.

What's it like to park?

Its easy to park especally reversing into bays.

Have you had any problems with the car?

A few weeks after buying the car the clutch went while on the motorway then after that all the brakes needed replacing also the exhaust back box and a long running problem with the fuel tank and the list just got longer until I had spent a £1000 on repairs then when I found out that the gearbox, supension and engin all needed replacing I part ex for a misly £150.

What's most practical about your car?

The large amount of space for a 3 door hatchback.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The sound system the eight speaker fitted as standard in the car.