1999 Volkswagen Golf A4 Standard review from South Africa
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's door did not seal tightly. Had eventually to be fixed by a panel beater, as the agent could not adjust it any further. Irritating rattle in driver's door, which went away by itself.
General comments?
A quality car, beautifully built. 1.6-engine could be sprightlier, but goes well enough once the car has got up to speed. Feels more at home on the highway than in the city, because of sluggishness at low speed. Very comfortable. Low ground clearance means it's not as suitable for dirt roads as its predecessors, although it soaks up bumps very nicely.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 35 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 17000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2000 |