2000 Volkswagen Golf 4Motion review from UK and Ireland
"Fast, cool in metallic black, understated - and thirsty!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cracked windscreen 2 days after taking delivery.
Suspension knocking and needed complete front replacement 1 week after taking delivery.
ESP system faulty 1 week after taking delivery.
Air conditioning pump stopped working 1 month after taking delivery. Part had to be specially manufactured - took 3 weeks in the dealership garage to repair.
General comments?
For all the faults that this particular car has had over the short 2 month period I have owned it, I love it still.
Subtle looks and understated coolness is what drew me to this model in the first place.
It's fast and the 4 wheel drive has saved me on a couple of occasions.
It's expensive on fuel, but you don't buy a 2.8 V6 for the fuel economy - do you?
Seats are supportive, dash layout flush, classy and practical. Blue lighting is great on dark nights!
Only downsides I've found so far with this car are that 1st gear is too short and the handling doesn't feel quite as sharp as my dad's Focus 1.8.
Other than that, it feels like a Porsche-beater - even though in reality it probably isn't. I'd take one on a Boxster any day!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 74000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota MR2 |
| Date of Entry | 29th July, 2004 |