2000 Volkswagen Golf GL review from North America
"Is luxury econobox an oxymoron?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump blew at 40,000 and left us stranded in the middle of nowhere.
Timing belt was frayed and showing serious wear so it was replaced at 40,000.
Brake light bulbs keep burning out.
None of these problems are acceptable for a car with such low mileage!
General comments?
This car has some serious flaws in it's mechanical design. Don't buy a VW product unless you can handle breaking down once in a while.
The 2.0 engine has good torque for kicking around town, but is low on horsepower for quick passing.
The 5 speed shifter is clunky and unsatisfying.
Mechanical issues aside, this car is extremely comfortable, and the fit and finish is excellent. The interior is ergonomically sound, and the quality of the finishings rivals much more expensive cars. The golf is great for highway cruising and long trips.
The list of standard features offsets the higher price as ABS, side airbags, keyless entry etc. all come on the base model.
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| The nicest little hatchback available |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 49000 kilometres |
| Previous car | GMC Jimmy |
| Date of Entry | 8th October, 2003 |