Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9 GTi TDI (115ps) 3d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Combination of good engine and high spec obtained for a reasonable price. Fuel efficiency 50-60mpg.
Costs
Expensive servicing costs and parts.
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On the road
Driving
Fun to drive. Tends to lose traction quite easily in the front on cornering in wet weather.
Performance
Excellent performance on motorway in 4th-6th, pulls away from most similar petrols. Excellent fuel efficiency
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Living with it
Reliability
Generally has been very reliable apart from problems with electric windows x4.
Comfort
Sport suspension can be hard at times on country roads.
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Security and Service
Security
Car keeps locking itself once opened, but apprently normal according to VW.
Service
Very poor customer services both at local dealer level and from VW UK themselves. Have tried different dealerships and still get the same unreliable service. Not interested in any potential warranty problems.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems so far.
Other
Electric windows collapsed into door 3 times, followed by further problems after being apparently fixed.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes