Used 1996 Volkswagen Golf Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Golf, so we've included reviews for other years of the Golf since its last redesign.
96 Golf
Ryelland, 06/23/2009
1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased her online through E-Bay. The selling price was $3500, which at the time, was about $800 under book value. I flew out to Logan Intnl, picked her up and drove her back to Michigan all in a 26 hour period. Even with the flight, I was under book price, and she managed 39 mpg on the trip across New York state, and Canada. I have had 5 years of trouble free ownership, this past year she had some electrical difficulties, but I will get that repaired. The 2 liter, four door, manual transmission was what I wanted and needed for a 3 person family car. I have driven her to New Jersey once, and the UP of Michigan about 5 times. She waxes my wifes Taurus on the road, and is comfortable.
VW Golf
Wes, 06/09/2006
1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car earlier this year, and I drive it extremely hard. I've had no problems with it as far as repairs and such, which for me is unusual. The car has a decent top speed, although the acceleration is really bad. Its handling is pretty good for FWD. It's good on gas, looks good, is very sturdy, and is a well made automobile for sure.
No Complaints; Love it
Robert, 10/14/2005
1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this baby new in '96, have 105,000 miles on it. No major, unexpected repairs, except mufflers (3 times); and the usual tune-ups, tires. The paint still looks great, I waxed yearly for first few years. It's built solidly, the interior is spartan but very functional (ingenious use of texturized plastics). It has never had a squeak or rattle, and still looks great in and out. I'll drive it until it dies, which might be a long time - as I see other reviews with much more than 100,000 miles. This is an uncomplicated, reliable - (Knock on Wood) - fun to drive, solid car, and I love it.
reliable, gas efficient, swift
ben lindsley, 10/04/2004
1995 Volkswagen Golf City 4dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i have had only good experiences with this vehicle in gas, cost of repairs, and number of repairs. It is definitely a highway car as it does 80 mph like a breeze, and has good pick up at high speeds.
No More VW
No More VW, 07/20/2002
1995 Volkswagen Golf City 4dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I loved this car when I bought it. It is really fun to drive, but that's where the excitement ends. A lot of things break on this car. Hoses, electronics, gauges, door locks, the list goes on. And nothing is cheap to fix or replace. I've heard that VW parts are more expensive than Mercedes Benz, and I wouldn't be surprised if it were true. Quality is not great either: the mouldings on the doors are discoloured, it's making a lot of little noises, and the seats aren't very stable.
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