VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    With a UK spec import at 17k miles, it's a lot of car for the money.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Insurance group 17 high. Thirsty around town. Servicing average.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Standard suspension too soft for a performance car. Great grip, but steering too light.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Eager performance from lovely sounding V6. Pulls hard in every gear.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems yet. Minor faults fixed under waranty.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mk4 Golf's pretty common now (though V6 isn't). Quality still second to none.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good on long journeys. Rear legroom tight.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Standard alarm and immobiliser. Wants a tracker.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    VW 'stealership' far too arrogant for thier own good. Initially quite good, but went downhill from there.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    CAT rattled - changed under waranty. Ashtray broke almost immediately.

    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