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Jim, 02/25/2025
2005 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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The torque is all. Climbing mountains and passing in fifth gear. Great mileage, still 43mpg at 183,000 miles, 1/2 life for this engine. Sport handling with a solid grip on the road. Roomy for a 6'2" person. With back seats down I can move an amazing amount of cargo. There is online community help for self diagnosing problems. As the ad says " a really fun car to drive." I will never let it go. Negatives: VW service doesn't understand them. Once you find a good shop you have to be willing to drive to keep them. I really wanted a fifth gear to go faster than 110. :)
My Volkswagen Golf...here is a little...
notorious, 05/08/2009
2005 Volkswagen Golf GL TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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...story. I have owned my car for the last four years. My car has been incredible on diesel mileage. I get in the city anywhere from 500 to 550 miles in the city and 550 to 625 miles on a tank. Within the first 3 years of my car, my transmission went! Could not believe it! The dealership had me pay approx $1200 to replace it. I was not happy about it at all. The dealership agreed to refund me half the amount I paid and asked I follow up the rest with Volkswagen International - No outcome from that. In the 4the year, seals and headlight bulbs replaced under warranty. Spill guard is not good for dark clothed interior. Don't replace air filter with after market unit! Dangerous!
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SteveK, 11/06/2005
2005 Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I just bought my 2005 Volkswagen Golf GL two weeks ago and so far, so good. It's comfortable, even for a big guy, handles very well, and has tons of great features standard. You do pay a bit more than other hatchbacks on the road, but the quality of this versus the others is worth the extra money. Since I seldom carry even three passengers, the 2-door is fine. The trunk is as roomy as most small sedans. I would have liked the TDI but you can't get them in NY state. Maybe because it's new, but the engine revs higher at speed than most cars, and has curious shift points at times. For what you pay, I would like a little more power, better gas mileage, and a simple trip computer or something to set it apart.