1997 Volkswagen Golf K2 review from North America
"The car is Phat... if you know what I mean"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace part or a part that was connected to the axle (front). That costed $300.00 USD. At that time, I could not go over 55mph. That was at 70000 miles. Ignition cylinder has been changed 3 times in a two year span. I had a really hard time with that. Power locks did not work at 80000 miles. Door key lock cylinders do not work either at 98000 miles. Front tires usually experience heavy ware.
General comments?
It is a great little car. Extremely sporty. Its dash is nicely balanced. Just the normal problems for a car with 98000 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 405 |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2002 |