2000 Volkswagen Golf E review from UK and Ireland
"Good basic design, spoiled by poor build quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Various rattles that the dealer has been unable to fix.
General comments?
The Golf scores on interior design and comfort. I have found no other car at this price which comes close. The blue dials are a neat feature, and the seats are excellent.
The 1.4 is OK in town, but can get noisy at motorway speeds due to the low gearing. Fuel economy is pretty good though, at 40mpg.
The ride seems over firm in town, yet the handling is nowhere near as good as some cars I have driven (Ford Focus, Subary Impreza).
A strange feature is that the lights have a very short range - you have to guess where the next corner is at night, even with the lights set to maximum height.
The main flaw is the build quality. After only 8000 miles, the dashboard is an orchestra of rattles and the doors creak on corners. The gear change is very stiff and has a lot of play. I don't know how this car will fare long term. VW need to improve their manufacturing quality if they are to compete with Japanese alternatives.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 323 |
| Date of Entry | 7th August, 2001 |