Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9 CL Turbo 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost £2700 - 2 owners, FSH, 83k miles with 3 months warranty!
Costs
45mpg - not great for diesel, but £2000 less to buy than TDi, which does 54mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Amazed at the difference in handling and ride quality compared to my previous Mk3 Fiesta, Nova, Mk4 Escort and Corsa Sport.
Performance
Again, not as quick as TDi or my previous Nova TD (they are QUICK for an old diesel) but perfectly adequate and pulls well.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems as yet.
Image
Tell me what car you can get that offers the image of a Mk3 Golf for this money?
Comfort
As comfortable a car as I have had.
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Security and Service
Security
Factory fitted alarm. No one's nicked it yet!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Excellent.
Other
Clutch getting ready for replacement, but at 83k miles.
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