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Love my Golf

Scott, 06/25/2023
2019 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T S 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great value, quality, precise steering, excellent mileage, has all the safety features one could want, drives fantastic and a lot of fun, as well as a car twice the price

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5 out of 5 stars

White lightning

Richard, 06/28/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T SE 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have a white se with a six speed manual. It’s a pocket rocket. I find myself doing 80 on the interstate without realizing it and it’s ready to go at the green light. I’m 6’2 and this car has amazing leg and head room. I have no idea what gas mileage I’m getting I just no it is on par with my last car, Corolla. I do find the voice recognition for the infotainment system frustrating. The b pillar is to wide. The interior is perfect except for the center arm rest. All in all I love this car.

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Love it- Hate it

Russ G, 04/21/2021
2019 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T S 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

2019 Golf S 1.4l turbo, 6-psd manual, presently 26,000 miles. I have made no modifications to this car I use this as a commuter, 160 miles every 3rd day, highway @ 65-70mph. Fuel mileage, calculated not dash readings is consistently 39- 42 mpg. Has been back to dealer 5x for emissions issues. They have replaced the same O2 sensor 2x, charcoal canister 2x, n90 valve and the most recent (5/20/21) reset the engine management system per a VW tech bulletin and a belt tensioner pulley. I have my fingers crossed but not holding my breath. I really like having the convenience of a hatchback and a manual transmission but the every 3-5000 mile check engine light popping on is pushed my faith in this car. I am considering trading it for a non-VW product but I still have the balance of the 6 yr./ 72,000 mile warranty. The repairs always are a 1-2 day wait on parts. This last visit included replacing a squeaking belt tensioner pulley that delayed finishing the repairs an extra day. I bought this car new with hopes it would carry me through until I retire (2 more years) but am having reservations.

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5 out of 5 stars

Very impressed

Matt, 09/29/2022
2019 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T SE 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Two years into ownership and 45,000 miles I’m happy with the car. My previous car was a BMW 3 series but i wanted something more economical so I I traded it in for a Golf Highline and it’s a worthy replacement. I road trip it a lot. Gets really good gas mileage, even if I switched out the factory 16 inch wheels with bigger 17 inch Passat wheels with all weather tires. It’s no sports car but power is adequate. Interior quality is ok, I think the mk6 Golf had a better interior quality but the one in this car isn’t so bad. Seats are comfy, some hard plastics here and there but it never rattles or squeaks. It has been a very dependable car so far, the only quality issue I had was the paint peeling off on the passenger front door edge which was re-painted under warranty. My only complaint about the car is the brakes feel weird and the auto transmission feels indecisive in stop and go traffic but it’s ok in normal driving.

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5 out of 5 stars

vroom vroom

Sweetpea, 02/20/2024
2019 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T SE 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

it ticks all the right spots it's handling and braking is on point I have nothing bad to say about it, it's a nice compact car!

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