Fast car, but the dealers are useless
Rattling on the center console.
Turbo belt was faulty and had to be corrected because it caused the car to jump and shoot forward.
Paint work is very disappointing for such a new car.
The car is quick but very thirsty.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 9th April, 2001
A high performance bag of hammers
You name it:
Coolant leak.
Doors constantly rattle even though they've been supposedly fixed 5 times.
Nearside window fell out.
Seat frame needed replacing when new, seat frame now creaks.
Handle fell off the rear seat, stitching came away from the rear seat, oh and it also pulls to the left!!!
If it wasn't for all the faults, this would have been a fantastic car, performance wise it is out of this world, especially mid-range. Good MPG as well, if you take your time. However with this kind of performance, it's hard, very hard!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th January, 2001
Unbeatable performance, economy and build quality
A creak from the drivers door, which my dealer has improved but not cured.
Also a large chip on the windscreen caused by a stone and obviously not the cars fault.
Excellent car, GTI performance and averages 50+ mpg. Front suspension could be a little stiffer which would make handling even better.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th December, 2000
Great economy and performance
Absolutely nothing, except a puncture but that wasn't the cars fault.
Excellent car. Performance and economy. I do about 70 miles a day commuting to work and the car averages over 60mpg. It is also solid, well-built and comfortable.
Handling and roadholding as also good and the ride is very good if a little on the firm side. I do about 18,000 miles a year and I need a solid, reliable and economical car and this VW is the car for the job.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th December, 2000
Since 14/01/99 I have had to return my car on more than 12 occasions to first the dealer I purchased from and then to another dealer because I was not satisfied. A new throttle control unit and a new engine control unit, had to be fitted. The central locks were replaced on 3 occasions and have now gone again. At present I have no locks or rear wiper.
My experience to date of the Golf and of the dealer from whom I purchased it from has been a nightmare. I am now seeking legal advice.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 6th February, 2000
13th Jun 2004, 13:02
You can't give reliability points 9/10 with only 18700 miles on it!