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thagley, 12/03/2002
1999 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr Hatchback
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Very happy with my VW Golf after nearly four years. It's my first new car after college, and for the money it's been an excellent vehicle. I've had one or two issues, but the warranty or VW has helped me nearly every time. The only bad stuff happened when I took it somewhere else when it should've gone back to the dealer. I don't miss having power windows or four doors, as the standard features more than make up for that. Some people must have bad luck, because I've never had a problem so bad that I wanted to get rid of it. In fact, my wife's Camry is up next year, and we're already scouting which VW is going to replace it! VW has a fan for life in me.
The Golf is a
Logan's Dad, 11/06/2002
1999 Volkswagen Golf GLS 4dr Hatchback (midyear)
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I am very happy with my Golf. I bought it used with only 7500 miles back in 2000. The fuel economy is top notch. The looks are very stylish (especially when clean). When the back sets are down, it has a huge cargo area. I even used it to pick up a recliner from the furniture store! The only problems I have been having are the "check engine" light has come on 3 times in the almost 3 years I have owned it. Nothing major..just goes with the territory of owning a car, so I won't complain. VW service is very reliable and customer friendly. I would definitely get another VW (hopefully a Passat..if I win the lottery).
Not At All Happy
JEB, 01/20/2003
1999 Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback (midyear)
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My experience with this Vehicle has been a nightmare from the start. 1 month after I purchased the vehicle, the air conditioning went. It took 2 months to fix and when I pick it up and drove off the lot, it broke again. Then a few months later, it broke for the 3rd time. That was just the beginning of trouble I have had with this car. The back seatbelt broke, the winshiel wiper fluid dispenser broke, the automatic door lock broke, the center console light has blow. I could go on. The car has been fun to drive, but the endless trouble I have had with it doesn't compare.
4 years later....
RyanM, 07/31/2002
1999 Volkswagen Golf Wolfsburg 4dr Hatchback
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I've owned the car for four years, and while it did have some initial quality issues (paneling falling off, malfunctioning instrument cluster) it has remained a fairly reliable car. The Wolfsburg is packed with all the gadgets (sunroof, power everything, CD changer, etc.) and I've had only one problem with these - that being a rear window that would stick. Overall, I would say that this car has been worth what I paid for it. Nothing more. Fortunately, and for whatever reason, they have a good resale value.
I love Hatchbacks!
heffa, 08/30/2003
1999 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr Hatchback
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When you see the car you thing oh that car is so little. But you can fit five people pretty comforably in it and the back seat can lay down for when you have something big to haul or for a drive in movie. Not only that but it's really easy to put down the seats. The only thing i wish is that my cup holders were bigger. I get about 22-25 mpg in the city! I haven't got to test out the traveling mpg but i'm thinking about 8 to 10 more miles to the gallon.
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