Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 Driver 5d (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value for money. Cheap insurance.
Costs
General servicing costs. Nothing major has gone wrong.
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On the road
Driving
Good firm ride. Feels solid.
Performance
Pretty quick. Not far off GTi 8v.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very reliable. Is serviced every 10,000 miles.
Image
Still looks good after almost 10 years.
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Security and Service
Security
Need alarm - I've had mine broken into 6 times in 4 months.
Service
Dealer very expensive; go to private VW garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Solid VWs hardly ever go wrong - very strong engine.
Other
In car parks, people keep denting the darn thing.
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