Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.8 VR6 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Now the second hand prices are coming down so long as you find the right one you can get a bargain. Lots of thrashed ones (as you'd expect) out there.
Costs
Not so hot on the costs, insurance costs are high and servicing at main dealers can be expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Fun and frisky if you ask me. It feels quite smooth on long haul journeys, but take it to a good b-road and you can throw it about the place, watch out though it doesn't grip as well as you'd expect.
Performance
Fast. It pulls from the low revs, mine likes to wheel spin between first and second if i push it hard enough. Very good for overtaking and very good for general bad behaviour, i love it, especially the noise!
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Living with it
Reliability
Top notch
Image
She ain't that pretty anymor, but who cares. Interior is ugly as sin and rattles but again, who cares i bought the car for the engine
Comfort
Not bad, not offensive, but nothing to rave about.
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Security and Service
Security
Thatcham class 1 as standard
Service
Main dealer is excellant, always on time with car
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Re-occuring coolant problem, but dealer isn't charging me for repairs which is nice
Other
Nope
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