Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1997 - 2004) 1.6 16V S 5d (2002/02) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Predictable. Like quality.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Boring but impressed by the solid build.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Not at the moment - only because life has moved on and different priorities. Also a bit bland. Would certainly consider a newer version in the future though.

What are you likely to buy next?

Already done - something with more toys and bigger engine.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

March 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

No special deal from the original dealer.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Inherited the car from the wife when upgraded the family car. Originally bought for practicality reasons.

What was the dealer like?

Original dealer OK - better before it changed hands to another company.

What's it like to drive?

Hard to imagine a car that does a better job of what it was made for. Around town and to the supermarket and back is superb and quite nippy. Take it out of its comfort zone, ie. above 70mph, and it isn't quite as good.

What's it like to park?

Very easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Coils - but these were due to a faulty batch. Once all replaced everything has been fine. Rear wiper washer spray stopped working some 80k miles.

What's most practical about your car?

5 doors and a decent size boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Tilt and slide sunroof.