Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.4 E 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Quality has it's price.
Costs
Because of good residiuals the overall costs can be lower than cheaper cars.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well in all conditions. I enjoyed my 6 years with this car.
Performance
You'll need to pay more if you want good performance.
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Living with it
Reliability
Started every time. Never broke down. A few niggles!
Image
A sensible car. A bit boring maybe?
Comfort
Very comfortable. Nice hard seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Regretted not buying an alarm.
Service
VW dealers fixed all the problems first time.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
After 4 years: engine gave no power a couple of minutes after starting because engine valves needed adjusting.
Other
Door lock failed (manual) after 3 years. Boot lock failed after 5 years. ABS failed after 4 years. No major problems.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes