1993 Volkswagen Golf CL review from North America
"A sporty and rugged small car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ignition wires failed within the first six months.
Exhaust system replaced while still under warranty, car was two years old.
The dash lights were replaced under warranty, but the dealer cracked the sockets so the lights constantly went on and off.
Clutch link snapped at 120 000 km.
Battery replaced at 160 000 km.
General comments?
This car is seriously quick and handles like it's on rails.
Dealer service was normally excellent.
Received great value on trade-in for purchase of new car. I received almost half of what I paid for it 9.5 years before.
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| Great car for somebody who travels |
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| I miss the car, but not the problems |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Suzuki Forsa |
| Date of Entry | 23rd October, 2003 |