1996 Volkswagen Vento CL review from UK and Ireland
"Supremely comfortable and solid to drive, but I know I bought a dog"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter, fuel pump, windows open when you unlock the doors, interior lights have a mind of their own, plug leads are poor, and it's a slow starter in wet weather.
General comments?
I know there are so many good reviews of this car, but if buying one, be very careful. Rev the nuts off it if testing. If it's an unsteady climb to 6,000rpm, walk away.
I bought a very poor one, which is a shame because it has the makings of a very nice car. It's comfortable, solid to drive and not badly equipped.
It's not fast, and it does roll about a bit in the bends, but it is much nicer to drive than the Golf of the same era, because it's more rigid and handles much better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 113000 miles |
| Previous car | Opel Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 25th March, 2009 |