VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You pay for what you get, but I got a great deal shopping around saving £2500 from VW dealer new.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    45mpg and have spent nothing on it apart from a unit engine management system for £400 and 180bhp so even more fun.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great car. Love the quality and is fast yet economical.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    £400 well spent and love the turbo for overtaking.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nuff said, the drivers seat release handle came off but glued back on and fine. Would have expected better from the Germans, though...!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Love the looks. Did add roof spolier, though.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats great and really hold you. I'ts a Golf so luxury very nice.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I still have got it and never had any of my 2 Golfs nicked.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Had my 10,000 miles service reprogrammed to automatic, saved me money and very helpful.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Driver's seat handle, that's it.

    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