Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.6 16V SE 5d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value if you find one that doesn't go wrong.
Costs
payed a premium on trade up to Golf from dodgy Lupo, but not too bad.
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On the road
Driving
Good all round driving position.
Performance
Not bad for 1.6. Seems to have flat days though and is quite noisy.
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Living with it
Reliability
Absolutely dire. Broke down several times... actually my 3rd replacement car. Soon changing to a Ford I think.
Image
Looks ok, not as stylish as some.
Comfort
Very good.
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Security and Service
Security
Remote cat 1 alarm is too good. Interior ultrasonic sensors the dogs bits.
Service
They bend over backwards to help, but unfortunately the product is very poor quality in tems of what VW should be. Not even as reliable as my 1st car, Fiat Punto.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine coils x2 (breakdowns) and brake discs.
Other
Extremely rattle and noisy. Horrid scraping noise when cornering...? Chewed front tyres, new at 16,000! Rear wash leak sets alarm off! Happened/fixed 4 times now lately broke again.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No