Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.6 S 5d Auto (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Value for what you get is good. Low depreciation.
Costs
Fuel consumption around 25-28 mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Sticks to the road well
Performance
Will hold its own at traffic lights!
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Living with it
Reliability
Intermitant problems with accelaration & lack of power when needed.
Image
Still looks good today after three years.
Comfort
No good on long journeys but other then that, OK.
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Security and Service
Security
No standard alarm, just five point immobiliser.
Service
Sales were great, no faults, but service department are lousy. Had to wait a month for a courtsy car twice.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Lacks power when pulling away hard.
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