Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.8 VR6 Highline 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
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Economy
Value
Highline edition comes fully loaded.
Costs
Parts not cheap, VW charge a bomb, and insurance is high and very thirsty on petrol.
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On the road
Driving
Good handling, smooth drive, good traction control.
Performance
Very quick across the board.
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Living with it
Reliability
Ok, gearbox and electric problems are common .
Image
Not exaclty breathtaking.
Comfort
Fine.
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Security and Service
Security
Most insurance companies insist on cat 1 alarm.
Service
VW tend to take longer to fix problems than needed, and labour rates are high.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Misfiring.
Other
Electrics.
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