Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 T GTI 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I bought mine 3 years old with 35,000 miles and saved 6,000 pounds from new. What else compares! Astra, Focus, Honda? No chance.
Costs
Average 36 miles to the gallon at 80mph on the motorway. Can get 42-44mpg if driven economically. Tyres are around 70-100 pounds.
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On the road
Driving
Feels solid behind the wheel. Corners like a dream and is superb on the back road, (how it is given a hard time on the back roads, I can't understand). The cockpit is a different class.
Performance
Smooth accelaration. 4th and 5th gear torque on the motorway is breathtaking.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems.
Image
Black mean machine. The spoke alloys help turn heads and stand this one out from the other Golfs.
Comfort
Recaro seats are brilliant. Slightly hard ride at times, but that's sports suspension for you.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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