1995 Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Match review from UK and Ireland
"Buy old and get a bargain!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Absolutely nothing, but I haven't had it for very long.
General comments?
I only bought it this year, but nothing has gone wrong with it yet. It has done a lot of miles, but my mechanic had a look over it and said it looked sound.
The previous owner really looked after it and the modifications make it worth far more than the £1500 I paid for it.
It has a new turbo engine in it, but the previous owner put it in because he was a boy racer, not because the previous one had packed up.
Despite its age it has very little rust and if you do a few modifications on it and look after it, it will look terrific.
Prefers motorway driving and really opens up above 50mph. Makes a good growling sound when driving around the town - great for scaring small children and oldies!
The only down sides are the higher road tax and insurance, the upholstery could be a bit more sporty and electric windows might be nice. It took me a while to get used to getting it into 2nd gear because of the gear ratio.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 123000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125350 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Clio |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2004 |