VW Golf Hatchback 1992-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Held value well.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor handling on corners due to soft suspension.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good power range, excellent overtaking.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Problems with bushes on suspension, problems with starting occasionally. Also the car would occasionally miss whilst running at constant speed. This was also a problem for a friend with car.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Stay away from boring colours.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Soft suspension made tiring driving.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Sony detachable stereo is renowed to car thieves.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Volkswagen dealers are very expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Misfire when running (this was also experienced by a friend with same car.) Problems starting.

    Other

    Shaking steering due to worn bushed at approx 30,000miles.

    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