written by HeloErn on 07/07/2009
Good Points
Quality of finish. After more than ten years , no rust, and comfortable to drive. Good brakes.
Bad Points
Difficulty changing some bulbs particularly O/S rear flasher, and O/S front headlight dip. Checking battery water with one filler under fuse box strap.
General Comments
My Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Tdi 110ps imported and owned since Mar.'99 has now 81k. Both front windows have had plastic lifters replaced by metal but apart from that has been an economical reliable car.
Disappointingly it has recently developed intermittantly a drop in power usually when driving uphill or accelerating, and first gear is sometimes difficult to engage by going into third instead. While in Germany had engine checked by a VW dealer, but their scanner came up with 'kein fehler' (no fault), so I'm stuck with it until I find someone who can diagnose problem. The nearest VW dealer said they'd check but couldn't guarantee solving the problem!
Ernie