Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.6 16V SE 5d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Get a lot standard for your money compared to other models in this class.
Costs
Good MPG - approx. 25 around town and if I drive sensibly on the motorway, 40mpg. Dealers are a total rip-off. Very expensive for servicing etc...
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On the road
Driving
Not a driver's car. Too heavy and lacks roadholding!
Performance
Acceleration is not great, but you can't have everything. Economy/performance. I'm sure it would have been quicker if not so heavy. Not great for overtaking.
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Living with it
Reliability
Engine management light came on about 10 months after purchase (ECU Problem) solved under warrenty, otherwise no problems (touch wood).
Image
Always gets looked at (17" wheels have helped I guess). Golf carries a certain image which protrays a level of class of car.
Comfort
Very comfortable cabin... Near excellent design. Centre armrest is fantasic.
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Security and Service
Security
Okay... only worry is the issue with the locks.
Service
Very expensive and most service staff are arrogant.
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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?
No