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HORUHO, 09/29/2021
2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5 cyl, 5-speed, purchased new in Oct 2010 from VW of AH, SATX. Moon roof, steel rims, Candy White, full size spare tire, etc. The only auto I've ever owned that has not required replacement items other than tires, windshield wipers, and scheduled maintenance items in 91K+ miles. No repairs since purchase other than flat tires. Most mileage driven on Interstate Hwys and city streets.
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What a great little car!
mbloof, 11/13/2011
2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I was shopping Mini Coopers and other small economical hatch backs when I decided to try out the Golf TDI. It handles like a go-cart, feels like a mid-size, nice and quiet inside, rarely 'sounds like a diesel', plenty of power - you REALLY have to watch as its easy to speed in this car. Mine came with: DSG Auto, HID headlights and touch screen sound. I really was not looking for 'flappers' on the steering or 3 way shifting tranny (auto, sport auto and manual/auto) however I'm very pleased with the DSG even leaving it in "D" %99 of the time. It shifts smoothly without jerkyness. The TDI is a bit surprising - most of the time feels like a gas engine - other times some 'turbo lag'.
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Corrosion on engine
lvanderlinde, 05/06/2011
2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
Purchased new 2011 Golf TDI 4/30/11 and was excited to bring it home. Unfortunately, The engine had moderate corrosion on all aluminum parts. Unclear as to how this occurred. May have been exposed to sea water during shipment from Germany. Big disappoinment.
Pleasure to drive
garyswims, 09/07/2010
2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
so far so great - this little car is great fun to drive and it feels safe and secure
Big disappointment
riptide262, 06/16/2013
2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
9 of 26 people found this review helpful
This car was underwhelming. Coming from a 200 HP Saab, I did not mind the weak engine except the manual transmission would fight any attempt to downshift quickly. The heater/AC moved so little air that you were either cold/hot or had to listen to the fan drone away on high. The steering feel was nonexistent. You could not feel the front end break loose on snow. The final straw was a fuel cut off that caused it to die in traffic if short shifted. It was fun to make fun of the driver who stalled in traffic until we were hit from behind because the car would just stop without brake lights. There was no warning. You would be driving in slowing traffic and it would stop.