VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad; I've got CD, alloys and air con.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I've just come out of a 6 speed Bora diesel. Golf is disgusting on fuel.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad round town, but a big no-no for a motorway driving.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    This is a heavy car for the engine, and it shows!!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you ever seen one on the hard shoulder??

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very appealing to the 20-30 age range. A classic really.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    At the end of the day, it's still a 3dr hatch, just like any other.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    A little worrying about the recent lock/electric window issue.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    When my Bora went for a service, I recieved a sterling service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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