VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value for money. Purchased mine when 8 months old for a good saving on new price. Is very well built. Fit & finish superb.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    VW servicing over priced and very poor. My car was run into a wall whilst being serviced ! Using a local garage from now on, half the price and much better service

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Rock steady at speed and in a straight line but wallows in bends which can be frustrating, as this is a very rapid car mid range

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb ! This car is fast in almost any gear at any speed. Eats so-called 'Hot Hatches' for breakfast and averages 45mpg. Can't complain at that.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No reliability issues so far. Keep up the service & oil changes to the book and these cars will run and run.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought this car for the build quality, image and performance. Still looks good even though new shape on sale. Unfortunately they are now a common sight.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats comfortable on long journeys, but rear seat leg room could be better. Boot space is good for a hatchback.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No comment.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Main dealer servicing costly. No other dealings with VW.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems.

    Other

    No problems.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes