Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.6 SE 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Major reliability issues.
Costs
Expensive parts and service.
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On the road
Driving
As expected, it feels quite safe.
Performance
Quite good, although needs to be pushed hard when overtaking, good brakes.
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Living with it
Reliability
Major issues, glove box rattles all the time, centre console also rattles, noises from front door-locks (replaced but noise still present), front interior door panels rattle, both front and back windscreen wiper's motors have been replaced, etc.
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Thought Golf was a reliable car and of a better than average quality.
Comfort
Quite good, armrest is very useful, not much noise from the outside.
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Security and Service
Security
Good.
Service
Very expensive, delays.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No major problems up to now (65,000km).
Other
General quality and assembly is ridiculous.
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