Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.8 VR6 Highline 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Brilliant at 5 grand
Costs
VW Audi group parts can be pricey.
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On the road
Driving
Grips the road very well and copes with corners at high speed with no problems.
Performance
Had an upgrade to 285 bhp goes like stink.
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Living with it
Reliability
starts first time but you have to rember it is a turbocharged v6 engine there is a lot to go wrong
Image
its a v6 golf they all look fabulous espicially when its only done 20k and has gleaning paintwork
Comfort
Leather heated sports seats are really comfy for long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
With such an image it is broken into a lot but complex security system has prevented even the best of thieves from getting away.
Service
they always respected the car and didn't cut corners but they could never figure out how to use the alarm
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Minor electrical niggles.
Other
Leather started peeling off gear knob.
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