Not Quite a Sports Car
Car review of VW Golf IV 2.3 V5 by
the_mad_cabbie
Advantages: Fast, exhilarating drive.
Disadvantages: Still not a true "sports" car
...not so boyish ones) the VW Golf Gti. This car dominated this particular market for years, until the advent of the Peugeot 205 Gti, and today there is a plethora of similar vehicles available to aspiring Michael Schumakers.
But when VW come out with another version of this much-loved car, people still sit up and take notice. The Golf’s latest incarnation is a new model called the V5.
This has been available for some time, but was in fact almost ...
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22.12.2000
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Velvet smooth with deceptive looks
Car review of VW Golf IV 2.3 V5 by
Balberith
Advantages: Incredible engine
Disadvantages: None
This is the first Golf that I've owned and I have not been disappointed one bit. The build quality is faultless, the level of equipment is excellent but most importantly it is a fantastic car to drive.
It may only have the same power output as the 1.8Turbo, but the delivery is incredible. The engine smoothly delivers the power all through the rev range, the car just never wants to give up.
The looks are sleek and attractive, but the simple stlying ...
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17.07.2000
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New VR6
Car review of VW Golf IV 2.3 V5 by
LancasterGuy
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This golf is the new equivilent of the old VR6. Theis does not dissapoint. This is the most powerful small car that I have ever driven. The acceleration in th golf is extrodinaryand thismodel is relaible in a way that the VR6 never was. It has the classic golf good looks and style, and is certainly a car only for a certain market. This is because of the sheer speed and cost. The major drawbacks are the leverl of fuel comsumption and insurance costs. ...
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13.07.2000
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VW V5 - Bargain Hot Hatch
Car review of VW Golf IV 2.3 V5 by
Shandy69
Advantages: Ride quality, drivers cockpit, climate control, esp, good insurance, build quality.
Disadvantages: Slightly Thirsty
...listings. I happened to enter VW Golf and my maximum budget (£6,000) when up popped a mint V5. Thinking that this must be too good to be true I had a closer look. The car had gleaming silver paintwork, 38,500 miles, 6 years old and 2 owners. With major doubts I rang up and arranged to view the vehicle, even asking if all the details were genuine. When I arrived the guy had not done the car justice. Not only was the car pristine it had climate control, ...
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06.11.2006
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V5 or not V5.........that is the question.
Car review of VW Golf IV 2.3 V5 by
royals12
Advantages: It's got kick!
Disadvantages: Fuel consumption
I've owned twelve cars in the last 15 years, some of them old run arounds, some of them brand new performance cars....... in fact, my very first car after passing my test was a Volkswagen Golf.
The first car in my household is a brand new performance car.....so we decided that the second car should be a bit more 'sensible', but something that would still have power as I do a lot of motorway driving.
We decided that a Volkswagen Golf would be ...
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05.02.2004
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Hatchback Class
Car review of VW Golf IV 2.3 V5 by
alistairr24
Advantages: Smooth, Quick and Classy
Disadvantages: A little Thirsty
VW Golf V5 170 5 Door
I purchased my VW Golf IV V5 in July 2001, which makes it one of the first 170bhp 20 valve versions. Before choosing the V5 I test drove the 1.8T and TDI 130, but the noise of the engine and the smoothness just did it for me.
I drove the car for three years on lease contract, which was the best deal for me at the time being self-employed. It averaged 28 mpg on a mixture of driving, from B roads to motorways; I have to admit ...
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17.10.2005
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