Other Volkswagen Golf (1997 - 2005) models:

  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    tightwad ,boring, not a chancer

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    think im a tightwad for keeping it so long

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no ,i dont like the mk6 and cannot afford another one anyway as they are out of my league costwise, even though i could afford one 8 years ago and i was on less money then!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    if i get a serious bung a skoda yeti or octavia

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £11,400

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    got a good deal on the new golf only a grand more than a 3 year old one

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    had one ,well pleased so decided to get a replacement

    What was the dealer like?

    as always, your best mate till youve coughed up then blank you if poss

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    dog slow,forgiving no suprises if you arent a tightwad on the tyres

    What's it like to park?

    piece of cake

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    yep gearbox sticky into first worse when cold door lock module drivers door packed up so no lights when opening door,alternator belt tensioner clutch,

    What's most practical about your car?

    its toughness, i can honestly say it is a really god car

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    towbar