Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.6 SE 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Hasn't depreciated too much in 18 months. But I do think you pay for the badge.
Costs
Fuel consumption ok - servicing and parts overpriced.
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On the road
Driving
Love the blue dashboard! But has always pulled to the left and gearbox can be clumsy.
Performance
Good accelaration in 1st and 2nd, 3/ 4 / 5th not so much fun. Performance is adequate, this isn't a sports car.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems 1st year of ownership. But 2nd year - gearbox and clutch needed replacing (although VW paid 70% of costs - with no warranty). Window fell into door. Hopefully i've just been unlucky. Needs cambelt change at 60k
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Turns heads in Dark Blue, with alloys and rear spoiler. If you're into that kind of thing.
Comfort
Comfortable and classy interior. No faults in the cabin. Road noise creeps in a bit, but nothing major.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm as standard. Deadlocks etc all ok -useless an electric window falls into the door! (Common fault)
Service
VW Windrush in Maidenhead have been good, if a little pricey.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Window fell into passenger door, water leaked into passenger footwell. Also had trouble with Climate control and rain sensor.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes