2002 Volkswagen Golf GTTDI PD150 review from UK and Ireland
"Performance and economy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not a sausage, all I have replaced is a set of front tires.
General comments?
This car is a fantastic compromise between performance and economy.
I couldn't decide what to buy for my first brand new car, but I'm glad that I bought this instead of the usual Astra or Focus.
I have to use it every day for a 50 mile trip to work, but I get out as though I have just got in.
With 150BHP yet a return of 40-45mpg regularly (More if you leave the lead foot at home!) it is quick and economical.
Most people are unaware, but this car has more torque than a Porsche Boxster! It certainly helps when overtaking a row of cars or the usual slow caravan driver!
Oh and another thing when on the limit the car doesn't sound like a diesel.
There is only one thing I don't like and that is that the handling is a little spongy. That should be helped by the set of KONI's I have planned for it.
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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 | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 19452 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 9th March, 2003 |