1994 Volkswagen Golf Reviews, Pricing & Specs

although the 1.6 is not the fastest car it still nice, its purlpe and i have 15" 5 spokes not the biggest but look ok. it starts first time every time and never have to put oil or water in it. the inside is still like it came from the factory last week its a fun car to drive when you have full tank of petrol and need to go for a blast you can go round corners like its on rails, ive had 3 golfs now 2 mark 2 gti's and this one and i know the power is not the same but i think for over all look's and running cost the little one wins every time Nov 27, 2010

What to say, this was my first car and I loved it in beginning but hated it later on. When I bought it in 2002, it was not so common on our streets and back then it was a good looking car especial when I putted on alloy wheels and customized it a bit. The engine was 1.9 liter Turbo Diesel and it gave out 90 HP. It was enough for me. Gas mileage was good but I had many problems with this car like Bosch pump broke 3 times, problems with brakes and suspension. I decided to sell it as soon as I could and in the end I was glad I did. I would recommend this car though as it is a good car if you don't want to stand out from crowd as it is very popular here in Montenegro.Jan 13, 2009

I bought my Golf Mk3 Driver second hand. This vehicle has been an absolute pleasure to drive. I have had a few small problems with it but nothing I was not able to fix myself. The biggest problem I encountered was when the drain ducts that allow the water to escape from the sunroof inlay got blocked. The inlay filled up with rain water and subsequently overflowed into the roof lining and down into the car. Keep this in mind if you ever own one of these and make sure you keep them clear by checking the exit point just below the front door hinge. The vehicle is an 1800 with an electronic carburettor motor putting out 66kw (about 90bhp). Being an older vehicle, fuel efficiency is not fantastic but decent for this type of vehicle if driven well. As for me, well, I have a heavy foot so she gets a tiny bit juicy. She does accelerate well for her age and I have managed to successfully push her to 120mph. All this coming from a motor that has 135000 miles on it. With the car's lower centre of gravity compared to other MMk3 Golfs, handling is active and responsive and helped with power assisted steering. VW have always been known for their supreme build quality and this car is no exception. A 14 year old vehicle that has been exposed to the extremely wet climate of the UK as well as the raised acidity of coastal air can be expected to show some signs of body ageing. However, no main chassis rust is present although the front edge of the bonnet, the grill trim and a small spot on the boot lid have some spots of rust. Inside the upholstery is dark to hide dirt and the seats quite comfortable. As previously stated, she can be a bit juicy if driven hard although on a full tank of fuel (about 55l including reserve) I was able to drive from London to Stratford-upon-Avon and back (a round trip of about 220 miles) at 80-90mph and still had just below a quarter tank left. Maintenance is relatively cheap if you send it to someone but most simple jobs like servicing are so easy, with a bit of reading on the internet and the right tools, you grandma could probably service this car. This car is really fun to drive and I intend to keep it for quite some timeDec 05, 2008

Given this car is 14 years-old, it is quite alright if you consider what is was worth in 1994. You can't except much from a 90-horsepower car, but it is at least fun to drive if you put good tires on it and if you take good care of it overall. Of course, low power means good fuel economy and old technology means easy repairs and cheap parts! So, for a first car, why not if you can somehow manage by yourself in mechanics!Oct 21, 2008

Overall the best platform Vw has ever built. Power is not impressive but still fun to drive. Has the 2.0L 8V I-4 that is almost indestructible and is very cheap and easy to maintain. This is the perfect car for any car enthusiast. Takes corners beautifully and can stop itself pretty well for the 10.1" braking system. Space inside the car is by no means spacious but it is comfortable. All guages are lit in a factory green glow and are easily read. Cargo room is there but not a great deal of it in the hatch, but the back seat folds down easily to make the extra room. You will be amazed at how much you can stuff in there.Oct 09, 2008

Horrible car. Reliability is worse than anything I have ever driven. In two years my sister suffered many breakdowns. This includes two power steering pumps, alternator, oil sending unit, two sets of brakes (pads and rotors) and she did not ride the brakes. Other than that a light always came on when driving at 2,000 rpms and beeped obnoxiously at you, but only at that engine speed.Dec 05, 2007