VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Brought from a VW Dealer. Expensive, but the warrenty has saved me hundreds of pounds.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too bad.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good drive, but prefers the motorway.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Enjoyable, however it lacks quite a kick for a GTi.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent. No prolems with the engine to date (touch wood).

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks are very appealing. Go for the 3 door rather than the 5.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable in the front. Had some complaints about the space in the back not that the driver should care!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still there hopefully.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor in all honesty. The sales side is excellent, but they've got no interest in aftersales. A sign of the times, I guess.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    I've had enormous problems with the electrics of the car (windows falling down, airbag faults). Apparently these are common problems with VWs now as they purchase cheap parts from abroad. They're not major, but prove to be rather annoying.

    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