3 of 3 people found this review helpful
By danjv on 01/15/13 12:03 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.5L 4dr Hatchback w/Convenience (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
Review
I've owned this car for just a couple weeks, but I can already tell this is the great car I hoped it would be.
It doesn't come with the most features, it doesn't get the best gas mileage, and it doesn't have the most back seat room.
But if you want a car that makes you say "Ahhhhhh" every time you get in and can't spend $35k, get a Golf. Think of it like the iPhone of the car world: the best designed, most well executed, solid-feeling car you can buy for the money. Drive this, then drive something else - you'll be frustrated.
The engine is smooth and surprisingly powerful. The transmission is good, but regular mode is a bit economy minded - Sport mode is where I leave it most of the time.
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful
By denicep1 on 09/02/12 07:48 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.5L PZEV 2dr Hatchback w/Convenience, Sunroof (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
Review
I spent six months researching cars before subscribing to Consumer's. They had listed the Golf as the number 1 hatchback. I had looked at one before, but someone had told me they heard from a friend that they weren't really good cars, so I stopped considering them. But I decided to get a quote to see what I could buy one for.
I was really impressed with the price quote (less than invoice) so I went to test drive. It drove like a dream and had everything I was looking for in a car. I even got 1.84% for five years.
In the end it was a no-brainer: great car for a great price. I've only had it five weeks, but I love it so far.
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19 of 19 people found this review helpful
By willie3051 on 03/02/12 07:35 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
Review
This is my first VW and the 2012 Golf is impressive.
The car is very comfortable and handles well.
On it's first long trip, I averaged 33 mpg of mostly highway miles.
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15 of 15 people found this review helpful
By aom1 on 01/28/12 13:39 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.5L 4dr Hatchback w/Convenience, Sunroof (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
Review
I got the 4 door hatchback with the base 2.5 engine.
Like most VWs this is a driver's car.
It's still built in Germany.
Great feel on the road, very comfortable seats and a sophisticated feeling suspension.
Very little road/wind noise.
I have been getting around 27 mpg with mostly hwy driving.
This powertrain has enough pep for my needs while still using regular gas.
There's lots of room with the seats folded down.
VW still has great lease rates if you can negotiate.
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