1993 Volkswagen Golf CL 1.8 Gas from North America

Summary:

Decent car, but can have a lot of problems, not as economical as expected for a Volkswagen

Faults:

New battery at 142000 kms.

New starter at 144000 kms.

Though it was rust free, but rusting on back hatch, in wheel wells, and under passenger door nearly right after I bought it.

Electrical problems a couple of times.

General Comments:

I have only had the car for 10000 kms, but it has not proved to be the reliable VW I was looking for.

It handles nice, drives nice in the manual transmission, but it is quite slow, revs very high at high speeds, and is not really impressive on gas. Not bad, but I expected better.

It also is noisy at high speeds, and is not really smooth on the highway.

The car is comfortable to drive, but not near as economical, reliable and cheap to run as expected.

Very roomy, factory alarm.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th March, 2006

1993 Volkswagen Golf VR6 2.8 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

The best hatchback in the world

Faults:

Passenger's side window motor failed at 77,000 miles.

Stereo developed faults at around 80,000 miles before finally packing up at 86,000 miles.

Tyres wore very quickly.

Interior trim started to crumble during my final year of ownership.

General Comments:

The Golf was a very reliable car except for one or two electrical problems.

Build quality was initially very good, but the car's interior eventually started to show its age.

The best thing about the Golf was its swift performance and dynamic handling.

It was also very comfortable and practical.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th February, 2006

1993 Volkswagen Golf VR6 2.8 from Japan

Summary:

Fast, but could have been made faster

Faults:

My Gearbox has gone twice. one in only 12 days. though there was warranty so I got it changed for free.

I am confused on how the automatic transmission changes it's gear. my Vr6 changes the gear at least when the revs is at 4000. Any comments?

There seems to be heating problem.

Rear door dosen't open from inside.

General Comments:

The driving seat is very uncomfortable. Gave me a serious leg pain.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 21st February, 2006

1993 Volkswagen Golf VR6 2.8 petrol from UK and Ireland

Faults:

Airbag failed to work in a head-on crash after 76,000 miles.

Power steering started to fail soon after the car's crash damage was repaired.

Stereo stopped working after 90,000 miles.

Window motors failed after 106,000 miles.

General Comments:

The Golf VR6 was a dream to drive and generally reliable, apart from a few electrical faults. It was worth every penny of the £6,000 that I paid for it.

I liked the VR6 because it was great to drive, good value for money, comfortable and well equipped.

After three years of excellent motoring I sold it to a neighbour for £2,500 and it's still going strong now after 12 years on the road.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th December, 2005

1993 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1.6 diesel from North America

Summary:

Terrible

Faults:

2 alternators.

2 door locks passenger side.

3 door locks driver side.

Rear view mirror.

2 fuel filters in a month.

Trunk lock cylinder.

Cheaply constructed dash.

General Comments:

Parts for this vehicle were astronomical.

Service costs were equal to the parts.

All the instruments on the dash came apart because it was cheap plastic.

The area around the trunk lock cylinder was so rusted the cylinder fell out.

Great fuel economy.

0 to 60 in 10 minutes.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 19th February, 2004

8th Apr 2007, 19:32

Sad to hear you had so many problems with this diesel Golf. I owned one for five years. I bought it used with 150,000 miles (246,000 kilometers). When I gave it to my son, it had over 350,000 miles. During all these years and miles: no engine rebuiding or repairs, no transmission or clutch repairs, no radiator problems, no fuel pump repairs, nor repairs that cost me more than $500 each. This car was a model assembled in Mexico. Of course, I had minor repairs, but I must admit it was the best car I ever owned. Maybe not the most comfortable and quiet car, but very efficient. I got a steady 40 miles per US gallon (I do mostly highway driving). Before this car I had a 1993 Ford Escort, and I had to sell it because it was falling apart with only 110,000 miles.