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Great car!
pilotdc9, 10/04/2003
2002 Volkswagen Golf GL TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had absolutely no problems with this car during it's 68,000+ miles. Very comfortable on long trips and my 17 year old loves it. Fuel economy ranges between 42 and 53.7 mpg.
Worst car we have ever owned
Disappointed, 01/04/2020
2002 Volkswagen Golf GL TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Our 2002 Golf 4-door diesel had the usual VW electrical failures and early on the computer unit failed, as well. We have spent twice the original purchase price over the now 17 years we have had the car. The city gas mileage has declined to about 28-30 from the promised 34, and the 45 highway is usually in the high 30's. With VW now embarking in an electric fleet, I could never recommend a VW purchase, as the last thing they are capable of producing would be a decent electric product - buyers, beware.
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This car is the best!!!
CritterHopper, 02/19/2003
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the most awesome car. Fuel economy, reliability (diesels last forever) and good resale value are what sold me! quality all around, no less than exceptional. Much more for the money than you would expect for a car <20K. Good job VW! Loyal VW owner for life! I'll never buy any other make!
TDI just keeps on going
W.T.S, 02/28/2003
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
this is my fourth diesl from VW, in the past 10 years. My current 2002 has been trouble free, with an excellent service dept. The 2002 is loaded with features and drives and feels more like a full size car, none of the tinny ,clunkyness of its competotors and that includes Honda. I have owned a VW product since 1974 and would not be without one, they are just fun to drive, and if maintained long running and usually trouble free.
Worth every penny and more!
VWRules, 02/19/2003
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the highest quality car I have ever owned. I have never bought domestic, only imports. Until now, I thought Honda and Acura were the bomb.. now, I see that VW has much more quality and overall bang for the buck. Such a solid design. Airbags everywhere! And heated seats, you wouldn't expect them in a car sub 20K! VW, you did it again!
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