Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1997 - 2004) 1.9 GT TDI (110ps) 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Yipee another run of the mill Golf.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think its just fine but laughed when I got my first penalty points in 4 years of driving due to my well known heavy foot syndrome!
Would you buy this car again and why?
No as I'm bored with it!
What are you likely to buy next?
Not a boring vw run of the mill car anyway. Maybe another Mini Cooper Classic!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,200
When did you buy the car?
September 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes as it was taxed and MOT'D/NCT'D.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Economical, very well spec'd.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
OK to drive (my last car was a Rover Mini to be fair to the Golf). Fine best describes its handling but straight line preformance is fantastic.
What's it like to park?
Fine to park, lock to lock is quite good but higher spec smoked rear lights don't light up space behind car when reversing at night!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Steering rack failure within 2 months of purchase Electric window clip failure.
What's most practical about your car?
5 doors, centre armrest, CD Changer.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
TDI Tuning chip installed to boost power to a claimed 140BHP. Takes overtaking uphill to a new level.
