2001 Volkswagen Golf GL review from North America
"Reliable, low-cost and comfortable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Right rear speaker had to be fixed twice.
Both felt door moldings were replaced (had holes all along them).
None of these problems were major, and were fixed under the warranty.
General comments?
Car runs great, even in the winter. The new globe plugs, which turn on as soon as the doors are unlocked, work well.
The mileage has been exceptional so far, averaging about 800km on a tank, which is costing about $30-$40 Canadian. The mileage will only get better after the third maintenance, when the engine speed will be changed (should get a max of 1100km/tank).
The diesel doesn't accelerate as quickly as the Camaro did, but when this thing goes, it goes. Feels a lot more powerful, as it's power comes from a stand-still, as opposed to a gas car's acceleration power.
Overall an exceptional car. I got it for its mileage and Volkswagen reliability, but am keeping it for its comfort, its great package of features (even at the base model), and superior handling.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 10000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 21st April, 2001 |