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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love it

VW Driver, 11/18/2003
2003 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a great car. This is my third VW and I just love driving it. It's very different from my previous Civic. The Golf handles better, takes corners faster, less body lean, feels more solid than the flimsy Honda (although it's a great car too.) It's no BMW, but it also doesn't costs like a BMW. The hatchback is just a bonus. When I flip down the backseats, the trunk space is huge, definitely a lot bigger than the trunk of a regular sedan.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

calvinebox, 11/28/2003
2003 Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my first VW and I love it! Test- drive it and you will buy it. If you are interested in Golf, go and get a GL instead of GLS because the sunroof actually cut off the interior height above your head. It was amazing I got a 110 speeding ticket when I was trying to test the performance of my new car. It can run stably around 80-90.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love it.

Ebcourmoon, 12/01/2003
2003 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Peppy, and responsive. Stylish, and convenient. Fun to drive, can't say enough good things about this car. The dealership where I bought this car is great also. I recommend this cat to everyone.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Car!!

frogpond, 11/05/2002
2003 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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So my 2002 Jetta Wagon did not work out (in shop 11x in 1st yr). This replacement car is amazing. Fun to drive, fantastic mileage, great features, fun , fun, fun (want to drive all the time)!! Hopefully second time around is better.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Fool me ONCE !!!

Kirk Miller, 12/08/2003
2003 Volkswagen Golf GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Apparently I am one of the few individuals that have had trouble with the Golf, but I assure you, it has been nothing but trouble. Although it drives ok and handles about the same, it certainly has its problems. The check engine light always seems to be on and impossible for the VW dealership to fix. Plus, the power window cables keep breaking causing me to take it once again back to the dealership. Grrr What a waste of time and energy. VW certainly fooled me.

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