1998 Volkswagen Golf GL review from North America
"A wonderful buy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing, this vehicle has been wonderfully reliable.
General comments?
I bought this car from an auction for wrecked cars (insurance claims) and have done all repair work myself. The 2.0 is easy to work on and nearly indestructable.
When I purchased it the entire nose section was smashed in, slamming the radiator against the front of the engine, the only "engine" damage was a destroyed oil filter/ cooler.
All repairs have been innexpensive, the most expensive being the frame straightening at $900 (it was a harsh accident) followed by the radiator at $112.
All in all this has been a wonderful learning experience for a budding 13yr old mechanic.
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| More than my moneys-worth |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 crossflow gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2004 |