Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9 S TDI 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Poor trade in value against high new cost.
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On the road
Driving
Excessive bodyroll makes for poor driver enjoyment.
Performance
Does have plently of power for engine size.
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Living with it
Reliability
Airbag failure on 9 occasions. Central locking failure 4 times + many more.
Image
Still high, don't know why.
Comfort
Generally fine.
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Security and Service
Security
Cental looking dodgy.
Service
Repeated failure of garage to fix recurring problems and complete lack of interest in their customers made ownership a complete nightmare.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Faults with airbags, central locking, wiper motors (front and rear) and lights failing.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No