2002 Volkswagen Golf GT TDi review from UK and Ireland
"A excellent car - highly recommended"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
CD player jammed disc first month.
Door courtesy light holder.
... and that is all in +60000 miles.
General comments?
The mark IV Golf GT TDi 130 is an outstanding car. It is seriously fast yet amazingly economical (53 mpg over +60000 miles). Motorway driving is great 90mph at approx. 2500rpm!
Very comfortable, but the handling could be a little more involving - easily fixed though with a non-VW handling kit.
Furthermore it has the best sound system I have even had - 8 quality speakers and crystal clear quality. Comfort is further enhanced by an excellent climate control system (although when air con is used it noticeably effects mpg, but not performance)
I look forward to the next 60000 miles with hopefully the same standard of reliability.
(PS No oil consumption problems as reported by other owners. If fact I have never had to add any oil between services.)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 130bhp Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2006 |