VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Quite pricey, but Golfs always hold their value well. I suspect this variant will become one of the 'classic' mk4s, so expect it to hold even more of its value.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have had one service so far at 17,000 (variable service routine). No other costs at all apart from the usual, tyres etc.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great for motorway driving, especially with the 6th gear they've given us! Lowered suspension helps a lot.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Torque! This car pulls like a train in all gears. Amazing performance for a diesel. You'll be able to keep up with 99% of other cars on the road, and the economy is a great bonus.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Done 28,000 miles so far and have had no problems whatsoever.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Classless yet classy says it all.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great driving position. You could drive in it for hours without feeling numb.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Well no one's broken in yet...

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's a company car, so it just gets done for me.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    The only gripe I have with this car is that the turning circle is terrible!

    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