VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pretty expensive second hand comapred to most other cars.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Servicing a bit of a shock!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very solid. Jumps a bit round corners.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not as quick as it could be. My old Fiat Uno Turbo 10 years ago was quicker 0-60!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    20,000 miles in 6 months. No problems apart from blowing bulbs.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    People still stop and stare, even if there are loads now.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great. Been to Newcastle and back from London a couple of times.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good I guess. No attempts on it yet! Like that it locks itself.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    2 services and no problems so far.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Loves the tyres.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes