2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS review from North America
"Volks name overrated"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Engine is using to much oil. Have to add at liter after each 5000 KM. Dealer said it is normal...
- Children lock was defective, repaired by dealer under warranty.
- Headlight burns after 2 years.
- Light goes off on dashboard once in a while.
- Rear Lite burned.
- Drivers door needed to be re-fitted after 5000K (fixed by dealer).
- Car is using to much gas. I am now in the 450KM-475KM range on full tank when I should at least getting 500KM. Driving habits maybe, but I was right on the spot with my Subaru.
- Stiff transmission. Request dealer to look into it. Says it is normal...
- Premature wear of rear breaks. Changed by dealer on last warrantied service.
- CD player popped out of its casing. Fixed by dealer.
- Temp gage died, replace by dealer under warranty.
General comments?
Poor, would not recommend car for that price. Car cost me 25K Canadian tax in.
This is a full equip model with heating seats, electrical windows and...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 33000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2004 |