1997 Volkswagen Golf CTi review from South Africa
"A Demon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cluth gives problem. stiff and tears through fire wall..
Water leakage at the rear window..
Noise comes through front windows when driving...
General comments?
Dam quick.. can take most cars in pull off, in the same engine range aswell as some cars with higher engine capacity..
Standard bucket seats comfortable..
Handles pretty good.. but better now as I dropped the suspension..60mm front and 40mm back..
Fuel consumption not too bad considering the engine is in good condition..
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 8v petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 118000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 142000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 2nd December, 2004 |