Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0 GTI 5d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value for a quality car.
Costs
If you do some of the work yourself - reasonable costs - bypass VW dealers.
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On the road
Driving
This car is solid and quick around the corners as any of its peers.
Performance
Nippy if driven properly.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never failed to start - even after three years. Watch out for electrical gremlins though.
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Its a quality, solid car that is reasonably swift.
Comfort
Good for its age - should have got aircon though.
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Security and Service
Security
Fitted a Thachem Cat 1 alarm & immobiliser and Stoplock.
Service
Mixed - some good, some appaling. VW customer service line took my complaints seriously and gave me an acceptable level of renumeration.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Very strong - if slightly course - engine.
Other
Electricals seem plagued with faults - from sunroof to rev counter to electric windows.
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