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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I've ever owned!

rhett, 09/17/2007
2001 Volkswagen Golf GL TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful

I have had many Toyotas. I have had many VWs but this is the best car I've ever owned! It has never laid down, cranks everytime. It has 248,000 miles on original engine, clutch, even brake pads with 50% left. It has never had an alignment and drives as straight as an arrow. This TDI gets 47-50 miles to the gallon avg for the life of the car. I have only used synthetic oil and rotate the tires every 5k. If you are thinking of buying one you should.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

lots of miles, lots of fun

reclab1, 06/03/2009
2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS 1.8T 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car used in 2003 with approx. 28,000 miles on it and I just turned 218,450. I would have to say it has been a good experience overall. Most of the maint work has been done with a local VW independent garage and they really know their stuff. I usually get 29 to 33 MPG depending on the season. (Mi. resident) Most of my repair work has been related to front suspension because of Mi. bad winter roads. I still have the original clutch and exhaust system, and have used synthetic oil with oil changes between 6-10,000 miles. I never owned a car for this long, but I find it's a blast to drive. I'll be looking for a good deal on a 4door GTI for my next ride.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love the Golf

Rickss77, 11/29/2002
2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great vehicle. Fun to drive and great on gas. Looking forward to moving up to another VW.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my little car!

Diesel Snob, 02/16/2009
2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love this little car! My brother talked me into a TDI (he has a Jetta). I get better mpg than my buddy's Prius, and a better looking car. Build quality is excellent. Attention to detail inside is unreal compared to US/Japan cars, like the tiny sun visor above the rear-view mirror. Only problems I've had: plastic window clips loosened up, had to replace MAF sensor when I upgraded the turbo, which I did in an afternoon on my own. Other than oil and tires, it just keeps chugging along. I love the heated seats, a must with a TDI in the winter. I drove from Indy to Virginia on one tank! I love the look on people's faces when I tell them about my 49mpg in town.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT

JBTKD, 02/16/2003
2001 Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I FIRST LIKED THECAR BECAUSE OF LOOKS AND ONCE I DROVE I WAS IN LOVE.

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