Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.3 V5 (170ps) 5d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought from VW, so not cheap, but engine worth it
Costs
31mpg comparable to GTIs, insurance OK considering performance.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent - best car I've driven .
Performance
Absolute pleasure to drive - turn the radio off!
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Living with it
Reliability
Not let me down
Image
Understated - if you know Golfs the alloys and badge say it's a V5, if you don't, it's not thrust in your face
Comfort
Great seats, nice driving position.
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Security and Service
Security
Not sure - pesky alarm now proving troublesome though.
Service
Getting anything done at the dealers is painfully slow
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Alarm seems to be going off now weather getting colder.
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