2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS review from North America
"Stylish, yet very pricey to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
O2 sensor.
Engine temperature gauge.
Faulty fuel pump.
Mass air flow sensor.
Leaky vacuum hoses.
Air conditioner quit working.
Outer tie rod almost broke (but I got it fixed just in time).
All of this happened between 48 and 53,000 miles. Like many other people have said, the check engine light came on repeatedly and I kept going back to the VW dealership to get things fixed (all of which I've mentioned).
General comments?
All in all, I dumped about two grand into fixing this thing up since I got it. Too much for just over a year of having it and such low mileage. Problem after problem has occurred and each repair has cost me over $200, and that's on the cheap end. Most of the repairs have been 3, 4, 5 or even 6 hundred.
I love my car's styling and feel, but I just can't handle the costly maintenance required to keep it running smoothly.
My recommendation to future VW buyers, buy a brand new one or not at all, and get rid of it before the warranty expires.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 12th August, 2009 |