2000 Volkswagen Golf V6 4-Motion review from UK and Ireland
"Fast, comfortable, but prone to failure"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Coil pack replaced 40000 miles - caused misfire.
Anti-roll bar replaced 40000 miles - bush wear.
Acceleration sensors replaced 40000 miles - no traction control / ESP.
Steering arm replaced 45000 miles - bush wear.
Fans replaced 50000 miles - failed caused overheating.
Air mass flow sensor 50000 miles - replaced.
General comments?
Fast car (6.9 0-62 with two gear changes!)
Very good cruiser for size - engine and 4wd transmission are excellent.
Great "apparent" build quality - interior.
Too many parts have worn / failed too quickly.
Dealer ranged from helpful to downright rude depending on individual and specific problem.
This car has become a very expensive mistake ~£2000 of repairs in 2 years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 V6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 19th October, 2005 |