VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive once desirable options are added.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dealer are a rip off for any non routine work, servicing ok due to menu pricing, fuel economy reasonable.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable & easy to drive. Controls well laid out and fell durable.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very capable engine, lots of low down power, can cruise around effortlessly.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    To many problems to list fully main ones being ridiculous oil comsumption (1 litre per 750 - 1250 miles at £12 per litre), numerous EML lights (replaced MAF at 5th attempt to cure the problem for good), window regulators, air con compressor squealing.....

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Understated and classy

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Easy to find a good driving position, excellent visibility, seats & interior are of a very high quality.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Staff very pleasent but very incompetant, delays, broken promises, etc etc....

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil consumption, rough idle at times otherwise good.

    Other

    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