1996 Volkswagen Golf GL review from North America
"Long lasting, great running value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The clutch went out at 140000 miles.
The timing belt has gone out twice.
The side molding has consistently come off, no matter how many times I've re glued it.
The back driver side cushion seat has come off.
Normal wear and tear, replaced many hoses, etc.
General comments?
This car is a great car, it has only had things go wrong that would go wrong with ANY car at it's mileage.
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| It has held up and remains reliable |
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| Great car for masochists and the car repair industry |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 69000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 149000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2004 |