VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent value for money.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Perfect baby, can't beat it.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Handles superbly, even in corners.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not enough umph at high speeds, but up to 180…

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Even through the last second I could control the car, until it stopped, even after flying through the air a good couple hundred feet.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nothing looks better than seeing this baby fly by with the headlights on.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I had a 3 door and I spent all my time in it, it was home.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Then I crashed it on a coastal road and walked out without a single scratch, it was totalled though.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Costs a bit on the cloggy side, parts too, especially electronics and engine related items.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Perfect. Never had a hand laid on it.

    Other

    Cornering is it's plus. This baby could hit hairpins at 120 in a coastal road.

    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