1993 Volkswagen Golf GL review from North America
"Decent reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear wiper fuse needed replacement
Original jack was junk, was replaced as a result of a recall.
Exhaust heat shield started to rattle after a while - replaced under warranty
General comments?
I bought this car new in 1/94 when I was 19. It was a really fun car, OK on gas (30mpg), and well refined for its time. 2.0 engine had pretty good performance for being what it was and is bulletproof. With proper care it could probably last 300,000 miles. In the several years I had this car I had very minimal not-maintenance related issues.
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| Great car for somebody who travels |
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| I miss the car, but not the problems |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 33 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th June, 2007 |