Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 GTI 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Overpriced new, residual barely above average.
Costs
Repairs all on warranty. Mileage OK, servicing costs reasonable.
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On the road
Driving
Sloppy on corners, engine noisier than you'd expect.
Performance
Average for a 1.8.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never actually broke down but several things went wrong.
Image
Best feature.
Comfort
Seats look nice but are uncomfortable on long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Central locking seems OK but driver's window collapsed once.
Service
Dreadful - best described as polite indifference.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Needed new lambda sensor and air feed pipe under warranty.
Other
Aerial snapped or stolen three times by local humourists.
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