Used 2004 Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Interior falls apart in 2 years
Krista, 10/19/2008
Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
First, the car drives great and has good gas mileage. I purchased a VW based on its reputation for quality. After owning the car for almost 4 years, I am not sure how VW got this reputation. The interior begins to fall apart after 2 years. I live in Florida so the heat could be part of the problem, but many other manufacturers have managed to make a car that withstands the heat. The interior fabric on the door is coming off. The plastic melts and scratches. I am extremely disappointed and will never purchase a VW again. My friend has a VW Bug and she has the same issues (and more).
Good Car
dP3, 12/23/2003
Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Golf is fun to drive, it has however some reliability flaws, according to many people, I have not experienced any, yet (knock on wood.) The pricier models have nice amenities, the stereo sounds good (serious audio buffs might want to change a thing or two.) and the engine responds nicely. The front part of the interior has space, and there's enough space for people in the back. However, if you're looking for a more trunk space, you might want to consider a Jetta (same chassis and everything, but added space.)
Volkswagen Golf GL
Chris Flores, 05/27/2004
Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent car. Well thought out design, and ergonomics. Very good balance with engine size and size of the car. Excellent accelerating power. Compared to a Honda Civic, it handles much better on the road.
Lemon
t shirt man, 08/13/2004
Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
New car had to be jump started in showroom I should have known not to take it. They told me it was from the doors being left open. I've had the car three weeks,I got to drive it for 8 days. They say it's a short in the clock but the part has to be made in Germany. I guess I should have bought the magic beans that Jack bought because I would have believed that sooner. No Help from VW Hotline also. I asked for my money back or a new car, they said you bought the beans now you are stuck with them. As of my car they still do not know when it will be repaired. PLEASE DO NOT BUY VW.
Fun and efficient
Viking Golfer, 04/21/2004
Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I needed a second car, I tried a number of used cars, but I fell in love with the Golf. When I returned it back to the dealership, I had a huge grin on my face. :) I love how they at Volkswagen let me test drive it alone. It had all the features I wanted, at an affordable price, and it is fun to drive. The choice was simple. $13K, brand new.
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