Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9 GL TDI 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value - good performance, excellent economy and holds value reasonably well.
Costs
Parts and servicing expensive, but well worth it when reliability is so good.
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On the road
Driving
Great fun to drive. Excellent suspension set-up gives superb road holding and lots of fun!
Performance
Not too quick of the mark being a diesel, but fantastic acceleration through the gears.
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Living with it
Reliability
Done over 60,000 miles. Not so much as a hint of a problem.
Image
Not the ultimate in style, but still a good looker.
Comfort
Great ride and comfortable seats. Only complaint would be awkward cubby hole in front of gear stick.
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Security and Service
Security
Many problems have been reported with this generation of VW. Still got mine though - can't complain.
Service
Excellent after sales service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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