Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9 GL TDI 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Holds value very well (like a limpet mine).
Costs
Very good. Only service, battery and waterpump needed on mine in 16 months.
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On the road
Driving
Good firm seats and ride. Stable and has good all-round visibility.
Performance
Very brisk acceleration and not gained at the expense of fuel economy either!
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Living with it
Reliability
Other than a dead 6 year battery and noisy (but fully functioning) waterpump, no trouble in 16 months.
Image
Understated and underrated. Thank heavens... not for boy racers!
Comfort
Good firm ride. Excellent for long distance journeys, but rear headrests are a pain when extra load space is needed in boot.
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Security and Service
Security
Excellent immobiliser. Let down by poor door locks.
Service
Good service and parts are more reasonably priced now.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Rattly tappets.
Other
Noisy waterpump, but replaced when cambelt was changed.
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