VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Hold value exceptionally well compared to Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, Rover, etc.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Particularly surprised when I needed to replace the inside back door trim. Only £30. Was expecting lots more.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Many have written bad reports of the abilities of this car, but we all don't all drive like Tiff Needell or Jeremy Clackson, particularly on British roads.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Even better with 'superchip!!!'

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only issue in nearly three years was a new alternator. This was changed under manufacturers warranty.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I think it's better than the current Mk 5 version, but it obviously down to personal taste. The trim is of better quality though.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent. Better trimed than others in it's class.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Volkswagen customer service stinks and some dealers are not helpful either. It's a real shame that they can't manage the same as Lexus dealers.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None

    Other

    Alternator pack up after two years.

    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