VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent as a second hand buy. Depreciation bad if you buy new - I paid about 60% of list for a two year old car.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive to run as far as tyres and brakes go but it is a performance car so I would expect that.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Superb handling even in the wet, 4 WD is excellent.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Goes well but without the powerband of the Japmobiles so more of a fast cruiser than a thrasher.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mechanically excellent but needs regular servicing.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I chose this car because it looks like a standard Golf but certainly goes rather better!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice interior, comfortable seats. Booster seats in the back obscure the seat belt receptacle though.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Apart from having to multi click the lock to open the boot no problems at all.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealer service has been excellent.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes