VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive to buy and even more expensive to service, but holds value very well

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Fuel economy is great - over 50mpg, but servicing is expensive

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A very good car to drive, be it motorway cruising at 80mph, around town, or down country lanes

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great performance, but flat spot at 3000 revs prevents speedy getaways in 1st at the lights

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very reliable, but two defective window mechanism isn't good

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Could park next to a Bentley and wouldn't look out of place

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable, especially in the passenger seat when the wife is driving !

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Allegedly very secure

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very expensive main dealer and sloppy standards are not expected given the cost

  • 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