Used 1996 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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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.
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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.
Buy Me
Stevo, 07/23/2002
1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my car. It's small enough to go anywhere, has enough oomph to drive under any condition, and is a comfortable ride. The only think I could recommend is that if you do buy one of these bad boys, is change the air-filter for an aftermarket one. It will give you a big boost in performance.
Reliable build to last good performance
Carlo de Wit, 04/05/2004
1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent vehicle. Drives and handles like a sports car (topped at 125mph), is very reliable and durable. I didnt expect any different from VW. I own a passat as well and the Golf does not under perform to the Passat. Put more than 160k miles on it and it still looks and drives like new.
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