Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0 GTI 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive to buy and maintain.
Costs
Nothing is cheap to replace, but then little goes wrong.
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On the road
Driving
Sticks in the corners, but wheezy on the straight.
Performance
Doesn't disgrace, but doesn't inspire either.
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Living with it
Reliability
VW is not the icon it was. Gremlins that money won't fix.
Image
Old 'n' out-dated, sexy it ain't - don't kid yerself otherwise.
Comfort
Surprised by this, but it is a good 'un all day long.
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Security and Service
Security
What security? Get yerself a decent postcode.
Service
Missed things and I don't think they diagnosed properly.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
27mpg average now, but 35mpg when I first bought it.
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