Faults:

Oil leak.

ABS.

Water leak in boot.

General Comments:

The Golf is a fine car to own if you just want simplicity and reliability.

This 2015 model in black is still very modern feeling, and solid and reliable, had it a few years now.

1.6 TDi is not very fast, but with well over 50 mpg, who is complaining?

Nice to drive, spacious for its class. Tech S model is basic, but has enough electronics for me. Interior is kinda dull to be honest, but I can live with it. Exterior wise it does not even get alloys, which I think is a bit mean.

Little chance of finding a bargain on the used market, these cars are always overpriced. But worth it long term - they hold up with reliability and good re-sale value. You cannot go wrong with a sensible used buy if you find a looked after car.

Faults:

Adaptive cruise control and radar keep going wrong, causing the car to brake excessively and sometimes stop all of a sudden at lower speeds.

Windows do not work properly, sometimes unresponsive and will not move.

Radio keeps losing its preset stations.

Internal air vents are very poor quality and two have fallen apart.

Storage drawers under the front seats have seized shut.

Bluetooth connection temperamental; often have to pull over and switch the ignition on and off to reconnect.

General Comments:

Uncomfortable.

Slow and unresponsive in mid range gears.

Suspension too bouncy on bumpy B roads.

Boot too small.

Internal storage not adequate.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Awesome car, best I've ever owned. The performance and mileage are outstanding. The fact that VW is handing me piles of cash only makes it that much better. Like 99% of the people who buy diesels in the USA, I bought it for mileage. The other 1% are lying. Getting 41 MPG average in mixed driving, well above the EPA estimate of 36 MPG.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Bought new as a 2015 run-out model a few months ago. I've always wanted a black Golf GTi, ever since I saw a Mk1 Campaign model parked outside my parents' house in the early 80s.

I've always liked turbo cars, and I'd recommend the Golf to anyone who's used to driving a Saab, but doesn't know what to buy now they've gone bust (thanks, GM; did you EVER not screw up a car company you took over??). It has the same sharp turbo performance and the same quality feel to it.

Low end pick up is excellent; floor it in pretty much any gear and turbo lag is minimal to non-existent. I have the six speed manual (I HATE autos), and the shift action is rifle bolt precise. The only niggle I have with it is that it's very easy to inadvertently select reverse when trying to engage first. The car cruises silently at 110kmh, and even in sixth gear it overtakes without any effort at all; just put your foot down and go.

The dynamic chassis control is a bit of a gimmick; I'd have preferred to pay less and simply not have this, but VW Australia decided to make it standard (like they made 5 doors standard. Come on VW Australia; not everyone wants a bloody 5 door, and not everyone has kids). Same with the slow and obsolete sat nav. The touchscreen is OK but a bit 'laggy', though I believe the bigger screen for the 2016 Golfs is better.

Interior is tip top, very good quality with lots of nice details & touches like the soft linings to the door pockets, and the carbon fibre effect dash.

It's been said before, but the Golf GTi really is all the car anyone could need. It's fast, fun, reliable, safe, well made, roomy, practical, and economical (I don't drive like a hooligan or like a pensioner, and I'm getting an average of 7.7 litres per 100km). The only thing to beat it is a Golf R. Guess what my next car's going to be?

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong this vehicle for the month or so I have owned it.

General Comments:

I am thrilled with this vehicle. I looked at all different makes/models. I looked at much more expensive vehicles and nothing came close to the Golf TDI SEL. Nothing else on the market could compare to the fuel mileage and overall value.