1998 Volkswagen Golf Convertible review from UK and Ireland
"A lovely car to drive, crap build quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We have had a constant water pump problem, which the dealers can not seem to fix even though they have replaced the pump 3 times.
We have also had problems with the paintwork, seat lining, interior buttons falling off, suspension squeaks and headlamp being smashed.
General comments?
The dealers are the most unhelpful people that I have ever met and charge an absolute fortune.
Love the car as it has a high pose value, is nippy, stable and handles well but until VW do something about their build quality and dealers I will never buy another VW.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Clio |
| Date of Entry | 4th June, 2000 |