Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1997 - 2004) 1.9 GT TDI (110ps) 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Sensible, sophisticated but also can be fun.

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

All friends/family think it's a great car, very comfortable and spacious.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes as it has been totally reliable, very solid build quality, fun, economical and safe. What more can you ask for?

What are you likely to buy next?

E30 BMW.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,500

When did you buy the car?

June 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

The deal was reasonable and fair on both parties. We were family friends with the dealer and so had the benefit of knowing the car's history well.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Friendly and reasonable.

What's it like to drive?

The car is a joy at low and high speeds. It has a comfortable yet compliant ride, accelerates and brakes well with plenty of torque low down in the rev range which is very driver-friendly. Refined and quiet.

What's it like to park?

Very easy to park. Great visibility, steering is nice and light with a fantastic thick steering wheel.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Plastic impeller failure from water pump (replaced with metal impeller). Common fault but cheap to fix.

What's most practical about your car?

You can easily drop the rear seats flat and the rear space is very impressive for a hatchback. You can happily sleep in the back like this in relative comfort!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?