1998 Volkswagen Golf GL review from Australia and New Zealand
"Like the cute naughty kid - seems to get away with the faults cos it knows it's cute"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear windows mechanisms needed replaced - $220 each.
Leaks water - we're are always replacing it.
Seems to be leaking a bit of oil which stinks to high heaven when driving in town - may just be the broken dip stick.
Fabric on ceiling is coming away...
General comments?
This car looks good, and costs about the right amount, but I wouldn't buy another. Why can't reliable car's also be good looking - must we all resort to the Corolla. ow could both rear windows mechanisms be wore out - I can't imagine they're used as much as the front ones???
PLEEEAASSEE someone build a car with good looks and reliability - it is too much to ask???
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 86000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 90000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 24th March, 2008 |