VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Overvalued - I think you can buy the same spec. from Skoda for 2/3rds of the cost.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Running costs quite low so far.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Plenty of power and keps on pulling.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent pulling power throughout all the gears.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    So far so good, but did need to have all the seals changed after 3 months because of water ingress.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks like a sheep, but it's a Wolf!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Front seats good, but cramped in the back.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Present a good image, but don't always live up to it!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Problem with the electric windows.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes