VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Residuals not that good.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Thousands spent, luckily on warranty.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sloppy cornering.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    0-60 average. In-gear figures good.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never not started.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still looks classy.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Too comfortable for a GTi.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    So far, so good.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Dependable.

    Other

    3 door locks, 2 turbo valves, window mechanism, rear axle, misc...

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes