Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.8 V6 4MOTION 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I bought as a 2.5 year old car, great value for a pocket rocket.
Costs
Very thirsty when driven hard.
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On the road
Driving
Jarring on country lanes.
Performance
Fantastic, though the ESP gets carried away if tyre pressures are not right.
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts first time every time, only minor issues covered on warranty.
Image
It's a Golf, what more is needed!
Comfort
Front seats hold well for fast cornering.
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Security and Service
Service
VW has bad reputation, however I've always had good service locally.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Purrs like a kitten.
Other
Anti-roll bars needed replacing (sounded like a common fault).
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