Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9 GTi TDI (115ps) 5d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive to buy and even more expensive to service, but holds value very well
Costs
Fuel economy is great - over 50mpg, but servicing is expensive
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On the road
Driving
A very good car to drive, be it motorway cruising at 80mph, around town, or down country lanes
Performance
Great performance, but flat spot at 3000 revs prevents speedy getaways in 1st at the lights
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Living with it
Reliability
Very reliable, but two defective window mechanism isn't good
Image
Could park next to a Bentley and wouldn't look out of place
Comfort
Very comfortable, especially in the passenger seat when the wife is driving !
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Security and Service
Security
Allegedly very secure
Service
Very expensive main dealer and sloppy standards are not expected given the cost
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Zero
Other
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