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annabelle.evans, South East
HATCHBACK (1984 - 1992)
1.3 5dr
PROS: Very solid little car, nice and safe, quite fast once it got going over all...
CONS: well it was good for building arm muscles due to not having power steering. Also... more

jonesygeez, South East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.9 S TDI 5dr [AC]
PROS: Cheap to run, fairly nippy and a nice drive...
CONS: Lack of spec,... more

shuja_khan, North West
HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDS (2007 - )
2.0T GTI Edition 30 5dr DSG
PROS: Driving control...
CONS: Expensive spares... more

schumacher, South West
HATCHBACK (1997 - 2004)
1.8 T GTi 5dr
PROS: good solid car fun to drive...
CONS: suffers from turbo lag below 2600 rpm... more

Hannah, South West
HATCHBACK (1992 - 1998)
1.8 Driver 3dr
PROS: Very reliable....
CONS: Handling on corners isn't great. But I wonder if this is down to age... more

gshi@dsl.pipex.com, Northern Ireland
HATCHBACK (1984 - 1992)
1.8 GTi 16V 3dr
PROS: practical yet fun, great engine...
CONS: Maybe light on the "extras" we expect as standard but otherwise very few cons.... more

F4Champ, South East
HATCHBACK (1992 - 1998)
2.0 GTi 3dr
PROS: Very reliable and well built....
CONS: Cost of maintenace using VAG dealers. Some rust appearing now it's 10 years old.... more

achatton, North East
HATCHBACK (1997 - 2004)
2.8 V6 4MOTION 3dr
PROS: very fast car holds to road like glue...
CONS: none... more

spudishuge, South East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1997 - 2004)
1.9 GT TDI 130 5dr
PROS: Very reliable, excellent fuel economy and it rips for a deisel. More pulling power than...
CONS: none... more

beverleylockett, West Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1997 - 2004)
1.9 GT TDI 110 5dr
PROS: Reliable and relatively cheap to run with on average nearly 60mpg....
CONS: No cd player! only tape and radio player... more

ashleyvye@hotmail.com, South East
HATCHBACK (1997 - 2004)
1.8 T GTi 3dr
PROS: Great Handling, Excellent Performance, Good Spec - Air Con, Electrics etc. Great on the motorway...
CONS: Ride quality - stiffened suspension so doesn't take the bumps very well (trade off against... more

boy6042, North East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1997 - 2004)
1.9 GT TDI 130 5dr
PROS: it's the dogs nuts,i love it,it's quick,holds really well,even on corners,the fuel consumption is fab,i,ve...
CONS: cost,even used ones don't come cheap,mine had 100.000miles on the clock when i bought it... more

foxytotty69, North West
HATCHBACK (1997 - 2004)
1.8 T GTi [180] 3dr
PROS: Good fast sporty car. Can run rings round any fast car...
CONS: None so far... more

shadds27, South West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1997 - 2004)
1.9 GT TDI 130 5dr
PROS: FOR A DIESEL THIS CAR IS A GEM...
CONS: NONE... more

Jimbob93, North East
HATCHBACK (2004 - )
2.0T GTI 5dr
PROS: Fantastic performance whilst feeling safe, the best Golf GTI yet, looks great in red with...
CONS: My right foot must be heavy because the petrol station is my cars best friend... more