Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.4 S 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought used 3 years ago and not expecting huge depreciation when I get rid of it soon.
Costs
Servicing and parts expensive at VW dealers.
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On the road
Driving
Doesn't get your heart pumping, but comfortable and solid.
Performance
Only the 1.4, so overtaking on A roads etc needs careful judgement. Not bad at motorway speeds however.
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Living with it
Reliability
Have now done 96000 miles, I've had 3 water pumps (and timig belts at same time). Was cutting out at junctions and took a long time to rectify (dirty throttle body eventually) and front suspension clonks like hell, but nobody can find fault!
Image
Lots about obviously, but still looks fresh far superior to Astra or Focus
Comfort
Driving position perfect and no complaints from front passengers, rear legroom not great though.
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Security and Service
Security
Only immobiliser, no alarm as standard. Have heard that they are exceptionally easy to break into, but no experience of this thankfully.
Service
Expensive
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Water pump x 3, pinks loudly under load.
Other
Front suspension clonks.
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