Used Volkswagen Golf 2004-2008 review

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks expensive compared to a Skoda

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Low 40s MPG, but may improve with miles

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Sure-footed, smooth cruiser and goes round bends too

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Feels better than the figures suggest

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Too new to tell yet

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks expensive compared to a Skoda!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Smooth, low wind & tyre noise, space, good seats

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm not standard, but this is no Gti

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not been in for a service yet, sales good though

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problem

    Other

    Stones get behind floor-pivoted accelerator pedal

    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