2004 Volkswagen Golf GLS review from North America
"TDI Diesels are underrated and a blast to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Discoloration of the drivers seat. The seat is suppose to be black, but appears to have two tones to it (black and gray).
No serious impediments.
General comments?
This car takes off very well - its acceleration is a pleasant surprise.
The torque makes driving in stop and go traffic a little jerky, but smooth use of the accelerator solves this.
The shifting in this car is super smooth... it makes it feel like you're a good shifter (even if you're not).
The interior has a comfortable feel... and it certainly has a lot of head room.
The car handles turns quite well with its stock parts.
The relative high mass makes it good to drive on highways.
The key-less entry is a little annoying as the auto-lock feature when driving.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9L TDI Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 10000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 13th July, 2004 |