1995 Volkswagen Golf GL review from North America
"I would never buy this car again!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car ran very well up until about 150K then the electrical troubles began. Everything including dash lights, fuel gage, odometer, tachometer, and running lights either didn't work at all or were very temperamental.
In cold weather, the automatic door locks and alarm were awful, sometimes not letting me in to my own car!
Finally one day the alternator went and the battery exploded.
A computer chip in the transmission went which cost $800 to replace.
Head gasket cracked at 180,000 Km. Another $800 job.
General comments?
This car was fun to drive, but seemed to self-destruct at about 180,000 Km.
A great car until the planned obsolescence kicked in.
Recommended reviews
| Never again |
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| Great car for somebody who travels |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 190000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Vanagon |
| Date of Entry | 28th March, 2003 |