VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great value for money with electric pack and air con etc.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts can be expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Really nice drive. A little under powered. Prob needed at least a 1.8 in.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    1.6 a little sluggish, although drove well on motorway.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok in general, apart from the 2 gearboxes it went through in 2 years!!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's a Golf!!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Seats are very comfy. Nice on long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Well it didn't get nicked!!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The dealers don't care!! They've sold the car and as far as they are concerned, it isn't their problem anymore.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fine, no probs.

    Other

    Rear wash wipe pipe broke and soaked the roof lining!

    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