VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Saved £4k at car supermarket.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    New mirror glass £30 and plastic engine undertray £130.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not as good as the old Mk 2 GTi on country lanes!

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can keep up with an Impreza - if you concentrate!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Hasn't broken down - unlike the previous Vauxhall...

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A Golf V6 4motion - what's that then?

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Mmmm... heated seats...

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Been kicked, but always where I left it.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Started well, but gets worse (and more expensive) every time I return.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes