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“Vr6 Hmmm”

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10/05/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Volkswagen Golf 2 Dr GL Hatchback

it's an old car but still loved by the old skool boy racers.I love the fact that i've got tints on my car and the sound of the engine,as it's a VR6 but i do treat it badly so therefore it does need lots of TLC.I think theres a problem with the engine mount so if i start to drive over 40mph the car starts to shake and rattle,plus i've now been told by the garage theres a next part that i need something about some breather(don't ask i have'nt got a clue) But apparently this is going to to cost me the best part of a 100quid thats not including labour when the cars good it's good but other than that it attracts far to much attention as when i 1st got it even with a cliffords alarm on people would still come by in the night and nick parts of,of it WTF.    

Pros — love the sound of the engine
Cons — price of certain parts
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“The Best Car!”

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Azaduhi1 recommends this car
07/26/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Volkswagen Golf 4 Dr GL Hatchback

Solid, reliable, awesome on gas. Only the antenna is in the wrong place, but they fixed that in the later models.  It's been pretty inexpensive to own this car. I've owned it for 4 years now.  Acceleration and braking are great. It drives very well in the snow. I would absolutely recommend it to a friend!

Pros — Everything!
Cons — The antenna--very annoying when you're trying to wash it! (and so I don't!)
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“90's Vw Golf”

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Thom29 recommends this car
06/22/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Volkswagen Golf 4 Dr GL Hatchback

great solid german motor, mechanics great, body and paint not so great

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“Good Overall Car, Could Use Rear Disks And More Power But Its Sufficient.”

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Nathan837 recommends this car
05/13/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Volkswagen Golf 4 Dr Trek Hatchback

Overall a good car, it's nice to drive and handles well.  Doesn't sway too much while cornering at higher speeds.  Some low-profile tires on 17" rims would greatly benefit the handling of the car.  

Pros — Good layout of the interior, nice seats, decent power for the 2.0L, good on gas.
Cons — Lacking the power of the VR6 motor, and the rear disk brakes are non-existent.
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“Vw Golf 2.0 Gti”

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Matt5735 recommends this car
04/30/2008

its ok, does the job

Pros — reliable, comfortable, fairly quick
Cons — abit sensible
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“Vw Reliablity With Great Looks. 2.8litre Goodness!”

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Johny27 recommends this car
04/23/2008

What more can I say, its a VR6!

Pros — Look at it...the whole car is a pro!
Cons — Fuel economy
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“The Buggy That Saved My Life”

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Joyce30 recommends this car
04/17/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Volkswagen Golf 2 Dr GL Hatchback

drove this baby into a house at 90km/h. had it not been for the solid german craftmanship, sincerely doubt that i would still be here! just some bruising from the seat belt and 4 stitches in my head because it went through the sun roof. oops!!

Pros — solid and reliable
Cons — couldn't drive it after it hit the house and had to trash it!
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“Vr6 Great Car”

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Suzi22 recommends this car
04/12/2008

Wow what a great car, VR6 is a must own for VW lovers, and very affordable

Pros — fast and  good space
Cons — ...find one that hasn't been ragged
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“Little Past Her Prime Now.......”

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Nathan1661 recommends this car
03/29/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Volkswagen Golf 4 Dr K2 Hatchback

has +235k miles on and hasn't always had the easiest life. trans is on the way out, cv shafts clicking (not good), catylact converter is clogged, and has rust  :(     but looks ok from bout 10 feet away  :)~

Pros — 4 doors, paid for, and little things to make it mine  
Cons — about to die  :(   and 2.slow
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“Gti Colour Concept”

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03/27/2008

Understated black on black, leather interior with heated recaros, ltd edition detailing...
Rare enough to make it prime target for thievery.
Had the car just 9 weeks before it was spirited away in the night and stripped to a shell.

Exact same spec as my mum's old car, which I wrote off when rear ended by a 911!

Pros — Classy and quick
Cons — Too hot for SE23
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