1996 Volkswagen Golf CL review from UK and Ireland
"A well built, good performance economical hatch"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
None.
General comments?
Brilliant car, originally purchased for motorway travelling. Good performance, solid chassis and excellent fuel economy. Diesel noise level is minimal. Worth paying a little extra for the TDi over the TD.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 TDI Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 318i |
| Date of Entry | 6th July, 2000 |