2002 Volkswagen Golf GT TDi PD review from UK and Ireland
"Diesel powered rocket-ship. Well impressed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No faults.
General comments?
Storming engine - a diesel that gives true hot hatch grunt with an almost supercar-like mid range! Sounds a bit like a tractor when cold, but always returns a steady 48-50 mpg no matter how it's driven. Entertaining chuffing and hissing noises from the turbo installation too.
Chassis is only OK. Puma would blow it away in the corners, although it's hardly a secret that the Golf GTI has become a bit of a lardy tourer these days. Not horrendous, but easily the car's weakest point.
Quality interior is a delight. Lovely Recaros and the grooviest instrument lighting on the planet. A nice place to be.
Reliability top notch so far. Never needed to see the dealer, and the first service is still a little way away.
Heavy on front tyres. All that torque and weight seems to be taking its toll. Fronts probably only have another 1,000 miles left in them.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel 150bhp Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 9400 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Puma |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2002 |