Used 2002 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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achh, 07/26/2011
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased a used 02 golf its safe good engine fun car to drive. I would take it over anything american car. My recommendation to anyone buying vw cars get them brand new. Repairing them once your warranty is exspensive and a pain in the [violative content deleted]. Sensors constantly have to be replaced. Ill be looking to buy a new car. While I like the 2011 jetta tdi the repair cost once the warranty expires will be through the roof because its a turbo diesel engine. Im a pass on vw you get great service from the dealer and they offer loaners if available. But you should for the service cost thats charged. Enough a Enough im getting a honda. Hope this is helpful for anyone buying a vw.
Stylish and cheap
Diego, 07/12/2008
2002 Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Since I bought the car I had a great experience using a VW product. The car drives excellent, has a great steering sensation, not so much power but with the 5 speed tranny still gets a good speed. Brakes and shocks had a great feeling, and the fuel economy is great, even with the A/C on, and the equipment is fine. Changed engine due to flooding, but any other major problem
Two decades no problems
Happy VW , 02/09/2022
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought new in 02. Going strong in 22. No problems, engine is still without any issues, but only 164K so far. Original paint and only now with some minor rust on wheel wells. Amazing!
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Fun, but not worth the aggravation
Sean Maestro, 05/07/2007
2002 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a 2002 golf for 2 years, bought it with 19K on it. The car was fun to drive and I like the interior design. I bought it in FL and took it to TX with me. When all the systems were running (AC, high beams, CD player) and you went to put down the power windows, the radio would shut off. Also, the ABS brake light would randomly come on while I was driving. Took to a local dealer in TX because it was still under warranty. The dealership manager told me I was making up the problem (so I could drive 80 miles every week to have it fixed). It was a pain in the rear. There are fun cars out there with fewer problems - never again.
Forget Jetta, the Golf is the bomb
Mitiko, 07/22/2003
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got a 2002 GLS this month, and I am extremely happy about it. I looked at Mazda Protege 5, Hyundai and Ford Focus. I purchased the car primarily for long weekend trips. Here is why the car is the best choice: 1.Cheapest Insurance rate 2.Good Power 3. Superior features for its price point (none of the competitors have 6 airbags, abs, power everything, immobilizer, anti theft and day time running lights)4.Low depreciation 5.V. Large trunk (larger than Jettas) and you can haul everything when you put the seats down. 6.Increasing popularity (sales increasing)7.Safest car in its class My advise, test drive all the competitors and see for yourself.
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