1986 Volkswagen Golf review from North America
"Most reliable fuel efficient care EVER!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Some rust on the body after 18 years of use.
Leaks water from rear doors and collects under front seats, sometimes lots of it...
Other than that normal maintenance issues only.
Glow plugs.
Fuel filter.
Brakes etc...
General comments?
This is without a doubt the most amazing car I have ever owned - bought it when I was 15 and still drive it everyday.
Utterly priceless to me - impossible to replace.
Yet it doesn't owe me a thing, it's never left me stranded.
Continues to rack up the KM day after day.
I can't wait until the odometer cracks 500,000.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 112000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 385000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 11th October, 2004 |