VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Was a company car so cost me nothing, but I think they're worth their money,

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dull but smooth. Flimsy transmission. Poor handling.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not anywhere near as fast as their reputation suggests. Have driven one of the higher spec Golfs and they are fast. 2.0 GTi is not unfortunately (in my opinion).

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very. Did 25k miles in a year in it, no problems at all.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Better than most in its class.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seemed ok. Known as a company car at the moment, so you hear of a lot of break-ins with people looking for laptops. I know 4/5 people this has happened to who have Golfs.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No