VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive for what it is, but you get what you pay for.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Servicing too costly.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Smooth, but handling a bit suspect (suspension bit soft).

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent - very fast and remarkably economical.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Problems galore at first. Loders VW of Yeovil ironed most of them out.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    One of the most 'chic' diesels.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats comfortable, but cramped for adults in rear.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I have heard you can open this car in 7 seconds with no special tools (no, without the key!)

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive, technically incompetent (Swindon VW). Loders Yeovil - good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None - very, very good.

    Other

    Where do I start... Cut out repeatly when driving along (very dangerous) turned out to be relay 109 at fault. Took Swindon VW dealer 3 attempts to fix. Electric window regulator failed twice. Cruise control switch gave up.

    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