VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Easy to drive, but a bit boring for a GTi.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not very quick for a turbo.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Numerous faults included, petrol cap (four times) new flywheel and clutch, blowing of bulbs.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks OK.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Recaros are very good, should have a/c as standard.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Alarm did not go off when broken into through window.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very Poor. Do not want to know when there is problems with the car have sent four letters and recived sub standard service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    New clutch, new flywheel.

    Other

    Doors creak, petrol cap always bust, numerous blubs blown, stereo volume control erratic.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No