Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 T GTI 5d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive, but holds its value reasonably
Costs
Loads of electrical faults inc climate control, fuse box, EW failed. Not what I expected
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On the road
Driving
Great in the dry, but unpredictable in the wet. Focus is much better
Performance
Not a hot hatch, but no slouch either
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Living with it
Reliability
I am getting rid as soon as I can.
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Only let down by the fact that there are so many of them out there.
Comfort
Recaros superb
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Security and Service
Security
No worries
Service
Expensive
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Water pump failed.
Other
Air con condenser (£700!), climate control, fuse box burnt out, rear elect window failed. Awful!
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