VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    When you buy a Golf, you expect to pay more because you think you're getting more

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average. I get 40 to a gallon on a average run, although a friend of mine who has a TDI can get 60 to 80

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good solid feel. Handles fairly well. No complaints

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Slow. 125 BHP, sounds good but nothing on a 1.8 Turbo, which has 150 BHP.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Problems with the bracket in the doors. Known defect, you'll find your door window drops into the door at least they go halves with you. Cost me £70. Burns to much oil. All in all, I want to get rid of it. Anyone want to buy a Golf GTI?

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still looks good. Must be mad for wanting to get rid of it.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I must say, one of the more comfortable cars I ever had

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Passenger door needs a double click, boot needs the key and the security light on the door looks the part

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic when it was in warranty and they did go half on a known defect

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Burns too much oil, very scary when the car display says STOP and starts beeping at you

    Other

    Lumbar probe went twice, lucky it was in warranty

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No