Best car ever
I had passed 207000km and car works fine, only at 150000km I had repair wather pump.
This is the best car ever made, little price of repairs, enterior is good, seats are comfortable, in one word, best.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th February, 2006
FANTASTIC!
When I first bought the car I had the timing belt replaced, the transmission flushed, and the coolant serviced all based on mechanic's suggestion.
I bought this car for 700 dollars and what I got out of it was incredible. This was my first car and I was really only looking for a cheap, fun vehicle that I could use for my last 2 years of high school. It was nothing short of fantastic from the day I bought it until the day I sold it. After those things I replaced when I bought the car I never had to replace a single item other than windshield wiper blades! This car was extremely fun to abuse. My friends and I had so much fun taking it out to the gravel pit and just sliding all over the place. That little car took a major beating from how we would drive it and yet nothing broke. In fact I never even changed the oil once! It never burned oil or anything. Overall I think that anyone who is looking for a super fun car (but not a luxury car) should just go out and find a one of these and just buy it. Trust me, it's AWESOME!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th February, 2006
Seats started to crumble soon after I bought the car.
Power steering failed after 91,000 miles.
The power steering stopped working and had to be replaced. The seats started to fall apart. But I had both faults repaired and apart from that nothing ever went wrong with the car.
I bought it for £2,300 and sold it for £1,000.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th December, 2005
A fine economical car, with acceptable cargo room
The passenger's door failed to open due to a faulty opening mechanism.
The auto failed to start thanks to a fouled fuel injector.
The car was sprightly in lieu of the three speed automatic transmission.
It handled tremendously well, as is expected from a German car.
The paint was mediocre, at best, and a degree of seam rust was appearent.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th May, 2005
Amazing old timer with great performance
Alternator needed to be replaced.
Slight oil leak.
This car still has great amount of torque making it very quick out of traffic lights.
Great around corners - just seems to stick.
Lack of power steering combined with fat tyres makes it tiring during long commutes, especially rush hour.
Air conditioning bogs down the engine if idling.
Surprisingly good mileage - averaged 32 mpg without driving especially hard.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th September, 2004
Top value for money on a second hand car
Other than the standard car maintenance of brakes bearings etc. I have found no real faults.
The driver's seat is now quite worn, and has deterioration of the foam cushioning, however, I think that this is to be expected of any car this age with original seats.
Spare parts for Volkswagens tend to be cheaper than many other vehicles.
This car has stiffened suspension, lowered by 40mm and has alloy wheels, but is otherwise original.
The car is wonderfully fun to drive.
The 1.3 engine gives very good acceleration although it does need to be revved in order to get it.
The Mach II Golf has the best styling of all the Golf models.
My top speed is 115 miles per hour, on the flat, and the engine sounded fine with it.
Mars Red (the listed color) to any normal person would be called orange.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th August, 2004
An Economical Gem
Battery replaced at 240,000 KM.
Rear hatch lock broken at 245,000 KM.
Fuel Pump went at 290,000 KM.
Alternator went at 330,000 KM.
Struts replaced at 240,000 KM.
Struts replaced at 310,000 KM.
Heat Core replaced at 340,000 KM.
My Golf Diesel was a nice cheap car to operate.
Performance was very good and I don't baby a car.
Full synthetic oils were used and made a big difference.
Interior held up beautifully (my BMW 528e interior is just pathetic compared to the Golf at 230,000 KM)
One weakness is the suspension. Always needs attention every few years.
Second weakness is body hardware - latches, locks and door hinges.
Third weakness was rust. Rear hatch fell apart.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th January, 2004