Used Volkswagen Golf 2004-2008 review

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  • Economy

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fuel economy better than published figures.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    More involving than MKIV.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Turbo lag can be frustrating. Great diesel otherwise.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Engine fault from outset. Not rectified yet.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very conservative styling (vs. new Passat).

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Could not repair an engine fault after 6 visits.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Poor manufacturer support to franchised dealers. If anything goes wrong you're the only one who pays for it.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No