Used 2017 Volkswagen Golf Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 Golf, so we've included reviews for other years of the Golf since its last redesign.
The perfect car for me!
John Pawlik, 08/16/2018
2017 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've always liked small cars but this has a large car feel where you want it. My 1st new car was a 77 Rabbit. This has the same quickness and agility of the old one. This one is much more powerful and quiet. Both are so much fun to drive. Parking is a snap. Plenty of room for me the Mrs., the 50 lb dog and the grandson in the car seat. I was shocked to see my gas mileage was well above government ratings when I wasn't playing Mario Andretti. Highway I'm getting 40+. I just love this car...… I wanted a manual originally like my 77 rabbit but the Mrs. convinced me to get the AT. You won't be disappointed. PS... It has a CD player, a huge plus for an old man like me.
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Transmission dead Engine misfiring 4yrs old
bdqbdq, 11/25/2020
2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
A ten thousand dollar repair on a 4 yr old well maintained vehicle is ridiculous. Volkswagen Canada, no response local Barrie dealer, no response.
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Bill P 518, 06/08/2017
2017 Volkswagen Golf TSI Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Golf Wolfsburg White with Manual tran. Great car. Replaced regular golf that was 3 weeks old and totlaled. Prior 03 Passat 1.8t wagon. Prior 08 Passat 2.0t sedan. Always had good comfort reliability and performance in VW. Apple car play is great. Nice car inside and out. Bought at Fussilo vw in Schenectady Bill Watson was most helpful and a pleasure to work with (twice due to other new one being totaled, no injuries )
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buy used golf, not new.
dave garlinger, 06/28/2020
2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI S w/Sunroof 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
if you are in the market for a Volkswagen golf, find a well cared for 2016 tsi s ,instead of a 2019. vw ruined the golf when they replaced the wonderful 1.8 engine with the 2.4 litre. the transmission is also less desireable.other than that it is still a quality hatchback. I have owned the 2016 model for four years and it rides,drives and performes as well as it did the day I drove it off the showroom floor.in addition ,the car is still rock solid without a squeak or a rattle.good luck finding one.
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Amazing Little Car
R Matthew, 03/07/2017
2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had a love/hate relationship with VW, having owned over 10 since the early 90's. I purchased a 2016 TSI SE in late November 2015 and 15 months later I've only put a hair over 7,000 miles on it. Living in Salt Lake City and finally getting a heavy snow year, the Golf rallied in deep snow but at low and high speeds. Even pulling into an unplowed parking lot with 9" of snow, the car never felt like it was going to get stuck. For 170hp, the car is quite quick with a little turbo lag. But quick accelerating at 90mph to pass interstate traffic is never a problem. At first I didn't notice much of a change in performance between Drive and 'Sport' mode, other than a huge decline in fuel economy. Now it seems like the car is broken in and I've noticed Sport mode working around town - although not nearly as noticeable as my BMW 3 Series or my old Audi A3 Sportback. The car provides a super comfortable ride. At 6'4" tall, I have plenty of head and leg room. My only complaint in the comfort department is that I wish the lumbar support had a bit more adjustability. The suspension is great, even at high speed cornering, and always feels planted. A/C is decent, but VW isn't known for it's A/C. However the seat heaters and heating overall is amazing. The small engine gets up to temperature quick so you're feeling the effects kick in, even on short commutes. Shifting... That would be the Achilles heel of this car. I find the lag in upshift between 2nd and 3rd to be frustrating at times, but an easy solution is to hit the + paddle on the steering wheel and manually shift up when the RPM's are high. I have to say I'm glad to have pulled the trigger on the 2016 SE model before the 2017's hit the market with a reduced number of choices. Although the same car, my neighobor's 2017 Golf Wolfsburg Edition is essentially the same car - less the super nice wheels that come stock on the 2016 SE's.
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I still love driving it after 4 years and 32k
TK, 03/14/2021
2017 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded in my MK6 diesel Golf for this one 4 years ago, and I still love driving it. It is smooth, quick when I need it to be, comfortable on long trips, practical, spacious and fuel-efficient. I am obviously not getting 45mpg as I did with diesel Golf, but this still gives me 35+ on mostly highway driving. I bought this car for 17.5K, and I see similar models going for 13-14k on dealerships now. It has been a very reliable car as well. Hopefully I can keep it for at least another 5 years.
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Fun to drive, great value
Paul Zelizer, 11/04/2017
2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have the Golf wagon with 6 speed automatic. It's fun to drive and with the wagon it can haul a LOT. Been completely reliable thus far - 15,000 miles. And I got it for just over $20K with 0% financing. Couldn't be happier.
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Great car for the money
AZ MTN BIKER, 03/05/2020
updated 09/07/2021
2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It’s not the best looking vehicle out there but compared to every vehicle in its class it’s significantly better. To be fair I have the 1.8T SEL with tech package and “ leatherette” interior. It feels premium for the price I paid though would have seemed a bit pricey if I bought it new. I bought it used with 22,000 miles. I have had the car now for over 2 years put 28,000 miles on the car. It gets great gas mileage when you are not hammering the turbo. If you actually drive at highway speed limits you can get about 35mpg. I’m a fairly aggressive driver so I am getting about 24MPG combined and 32 MPG highway. In terms of balance and feel the car is simply unparalleled. It’s easily maneuvered due to its compact size and masterfully crafted chassis. Does it have its plastic bits that creak? Sure! but so did one of my $85k SUVs. I bought this car as a beater that I could throw miles on and not care about. The drive is so fun that I fell in love with it and choose to drive it over my other cars on most days. If I knew what I was getting myself into from the start I would have opted for the 2.0L GTI yet I am enjoying the extra fuel savings and not having to buy premium fuel. All in all if you can find a GTI or 1.8T with all the upgrades buy it. You won’t be disappointed.
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1st 1,000 miles and still loving it
Frank Bones, 09/18/2016
2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very happy with my Golf. It wasn't my top choice but with mfg rebates the price was to good to pass up. Car handling is great and I appreciate the interior and how quiet the car is. Only regret so far is I didn't get sunroof. As I live in the northeast I'm curios to see how it handles in the snow.
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Excellent Quality
Judy, 09/01/2016
2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for for 8 months and I love it. I literally researched different cars for years before I bought this one, and definitely made the right choice. I've had no problems, and I feel the quality and luxury every time I drive it. The only things that are a "con" would be these: the gas mileage is not as good as my old car (which was a 2001 Kia Rio), I still have problems fiddling with the windshield wiper lever, and I wish that every model came with an option for a blind spot monitor. I wanted that feature, but didn't want to buy an entire package for thousands of dollars just to get a blind spot monitor.
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