Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9 CL TDI 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Slightly overpriced.
Costs
Excellent fuel economy, over 50 mpg, slips downwards between services.
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On the road
Driving
Good handling. Very strong engine up hills.
Performance
Good and punchy, but not as fast as equivalent Citroen ZX.
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Living with it
Reliability
Generally good, but see below.
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Comfort
Not enough lumbar or adjustment. Very noisy on motorways - insufficient soundproofing.
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Security and Service
Security
No comment - no attempts, no kit included.
Service
None - too expensive for me to try.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Only single problem quite serious - dry joint on engine chip (EMS) led to intermittent fault - total loss of power and ignition! Solved by an excellent injection specialist garage who only charged £80.
Other
Noisy on motorways.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes