Volkswagen PASSAT SE FSI For Sale

Home News New Cars Used Cars New Car Data Features Resources Guides Multimedia Blog Motoring News Business and Industry Car Reviews Free Quotes Features Events Calendar Map of Mayhem A-Z Jargon Buster Traffic News Free Quotes Owner's Guides Buyer's Guides Videos Games 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE FSI 5d Author: Haje Jan KampsPublished: 02 November 2005 RESOURCES AND LINKS: • Get FREE QUOTES for new cars • Customised daily news alerts • Volkswagen special offers EMAIL ARTICLEPlease enter an email address:MessageFrom:Get FREE Quotes Now The review car The Volkswagen Golf comes in myriads of possible variants. We reviewed the relatively low-end Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE FSI with 5 doors and an automatic transmission. Driving experience The Golf has a large number of followers - for an excellent reason. The newest incarnation of the VW Golf is hardly going to change that, either. The Golf was the most popular car in Europe in 2004. Selling nearly 570,000 vehicles, it was around 72,000 units ahead of its nearest rival. As such, the Golf has something to live up to, and the newest model of the Golf has become a very grown-up car: It would appear that Volkswagen have left the ‘fun’ cars to Seat and Skoda (both owned by Volkswagen, of course), and instead moved along to become a mini-premium brand in its own right. One can’t but help feeling that the Golf is aimed squarely at price-conscious road-warriors. With handsome looks, an extremely solid build and refined driving qualities, it seems as if Volkswagen is ignoring its biggest UK competitor - the Ford Focus - and instead aims for its up-market cousins: The Audi A3 and BMW 1-series. The car we tried was unusual from most our test models, in that it was a 6-speed auto ‘box, so it makes sense to tell you about that: It was excellent. The transmission took a little getting used to, though, as it changed gears at rather different points than what we are used to. Personal preference, perhaps, but we would have enjoyed staying in the lower gears for longer (or at least a little closer to the red-line than Volkswagen’s automatic transmission decided for us). That aside, there were some excellent upsides to the automatic as well: Gearchanges were faster and smoother than most drivers can muster by hand, and the driving experience becomes a lot less involved - a good thing, if you can’t really be bothered, and would rather concentrate on the road. Of course, there are downsides, too: The automatic transmission version of this car manages 3.3 miles per gallon less than the manual transmission. As is customary, especially for the small-class vehicles, the Golf is in a state of constant growth: What started off as a small car is now comfortably a small family car (with first Polo, then the Fox and Lupo taking over its small-car badge). As such, we were somewhat surprised that the current Golf is still offered in a 1.4 litre variant. Sure, the insurance group 4E may be a temptation to some buyers, but it makes the Golf a very strained machine. In our review car, the 1.6 litre engine performed well with up to 2 passengers, a yapping dog (named Gomez) in the back seat and a full boot, but acceleration starts becoming cumbersome when the car is loaded with any more than that. Driving the Golf 1.6 was pure pleasure: The suspension was a little on the hard side for crumbling British roads, but the little Volkswagen embraces the roads with vehemence that normally isn’t seen in large hatchbacks. This means that even with a 1.6 litre engine and an auto ‘box, the car can be driven quite hard. Motorway cruising is a distinguished pleasure in the Golf: The pilot’s seat is on the firm side, but comfortable enough to run 5-6 hour drives. The front seats offer plenty of space even for tall drivers, but the drivers’ seat and steering wheel adjust easily enough to accommodate those who aren’t cursed with 6-foot-plus height. On the road, the Golf is a safe choice - with the current model, Volkswagen saw its first ever 5 NCAP star result, not least due to a stronger construction, and airbags everywhere. All cars come with traction control and ABS brakes as standard. Design and usability The new Golf starts a series of new designs - most notably the Jetta, Passat and Golf. As a result the cars look spot-on. The larger design means they are spaceous on the inside, too: 4 adults fit in without much trouble (although not with a lot of space to spare). 2 adults and 3 kids fit in no problem. Who is it for? A tough one - the Golf is a changing brand, and it would be good for a wide variety of drivers. If it’s big enough and falls in your price bracket, certainly take one for a test drive. You may be positively surprised. So, should you buy one? Of course you should - half a million Europeans in a single year can’t be wrong: The newest Golf is the best Golf ever, and it’s wonderfully useful, too. It is worth keeping tabs on the new Vauxhall Astra and the Ford Focus as well, though - they aren’t quite as good as the Golf, but you may still like them better. Which model would we choose? We didn’t dislike the automatic transmission, but the 1.6 litre engine could really have done with a manual, so you can get the most from it. The TDI diesels are of excellent quality, but the 2.0 STI feels as if it is starting to be a bit long in the teeth. For motorway cruising, the 53.3 mpg 1.9 litre TDI is a magnificent choice. For full-out luxury, the 2.0 litre GT TDI is a small miracle in comfort-for-money terms. Of the petrol models, the 1.6 litre is capable enough for most users, but with the magnificent Diesels VW is churning out at the moment, we’d suggest going for the 1.9 TDI instead. See Also: Click here for more Volkswagen stories Click here for Volkswagen cars data No readers commentsBe the first to write a comment on this article Name Comments Validation Please enter the text to the left (case sensitive) Reload advertisement Recent Most Viewed Most Commented BMW finally unleashes 1 Series M Coupe BMW has revealed the much-anticipated 1 Series M Coupe; the first 1 Series model to wear the revered M badge. | 10/12/2010 16:19:29 Mitsubishi reveals new small car Mitsubishi has revealed images of a new low-cost ‘global small’ car which will be sold in several worldwide markets. | 10/12/2010 14:29:42 Electric cars to have iPhone-style apps Electric cars will be the ‘iPhone’ of the car industry, Nissan and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn said in a speech at LeWeb 10 yesterday. | 10/12/2010 12:02:37 Survival tips and advice for stranded motorists Even the most prepared motorist can be beaten the weather, so it's worth knowing what to do in case you get stranded while out in your car this Winter. | 10/12/2010 09:53:26 Kia wins top design awards for new Sportage, Optima Kia’s two newest cars – the Sportage crossover and Optima saloon – have both received prestigious iF product design awards. | 09/12/2010 15:37:23 Food on the Move: Our peculiar relationship with service stations |08/12/2010 12:23:58 Service stations don't have a good reputation, so we asked author David Lawrence - a man who has breakfasted in over 100 and once spent Christmas Day in one - to explain why we should cherish these bizarre, melancholy, unique places. Best vans of 2010 revealed |09/12/2010 10:42:27 The Vauxhall Movano and Renault Master have been named joint winners of the prestigious What Van? Van of the Year Award. New Ford Mondeo Estate Ecoboost review |08/12/2010 11:19:31 The Titanium specification on new Ford Mondeo models offers all the equipment any premium brand buyer could want and the quality is impeccable; while a new Ecoboost engine is responsive and offer good fuel economy. New Mondeo now available with Ecoboost engine |08/12/2010 11:06:09 Ford's latest Mondeo range is now available in UK with the powerful but frugal Ecoboost engine. Survival tips and advice for stranded motorists |10/12/2010 09:53:26 Even the most prepared motorist can be beaten the weather, so it's worth knowing what to do in case you get stranded while out in your car this Winter. Car sales plummet across the board in August |05/09/2008 New-car and van registrations in August drop 20 per cent over the month, used car values are worst since early-90s recession. The recession hits the UK car market. Porsche increases dividend on posting €5.85bn pre-tax profit |13/11/2007 German sports car manufacturer marches on as it post a monster €5.85bn profit. 'Help, I´ve put petrol in a diesel engine' - Frequently Asked Questions |20/11/2007 Around 400 people a day risk damaging their car by misfuelling, and filling up with gas is a mistake that could cost thousands. So what do you do if you´ve filled up your diesel car with unleaded petrol? Best 90's TV car adverts |19/09/2008 20 of the best 90's TV car adverts showcase an industry wising up to the buying power of women, and putting the battle of the sexes at the forefront of car commercials. Euro Car Parts snaps up LSUK |01/10/2008 Euro Car Parts has acquired Pinco 1555 Ltd, including all 53 of LSUK's 53 branches, together with subsidiaries M I Diesel Products, Protech Automotive (UK) and Yeovil Rewind. Search Motortorque: Motoring News Reviews Feature Articles OTHER MOTORING NEWS: Refreshed Volkswagen Eos prices revealed OTHER MOTORING NEWS: Volkswagen Scirocco, Passat CC get the BlueMotion treatment OTHER MOTORING NEWS: Revised Volkswagen Eos makes premiere in LA OTHER MOTORING NEWS: New Volkswagen Sharan first drive OTHER MOTORING NEWS: New Volkswagen Caddy range is 'brilliant made better' OTHER MOTORING NEWS: New Volkswagen Touareg first drive OTHER MOTORING NEWS: New Volkswagen Touran first drive OTHER MOTORING NEWS: Volkswagen announces European-specced Jetta OTHER MOTORING NEWS: Volkswagen announces pricing for new Sharan OTHER MOTORING NEWS: Volkswagen announces new Passat pricing New Volkswagen Beetle Car Leasing New Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Car Leasing New Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life Car Leasing New Volkswagen California Car Leasing New Volkswagen Caravelle Car Leasing New Volkswagen Eos Car Leasing New Volkswagen Fox Car Leasing New Volkswagen Golf Car Leasing New Volkswagen Golf Plus Car Leasing New Volkswagen Jetta Car Leasing New Volkswagen Passat Car Leasing New Volkswagen Passat Cc Car Leasing New Volkswagen Phaeton Car Leasing New Volkswagen Polo Car Leasing New Volkswagen Scirocco Car Leasing New Volkswagen Sharan Car Leasing New Volkswagen Tiguan Car Leasing New Volkswagen Touareg Car Leasing New Volkswagen Touran Car Leasing MOTORTORQUE: About us | Contact us | Press | Privacy policy | Terms of use | Advertise | Sitemap POPULAR PAGES: Motoring News | Car Reviews | Car Guides | Traffic News | Car Research | Motoring Jargon SISTER WEBSITES: New Cars | Volkswagen Sites | Volkswagen Car Leasing | Volkswagen Car Research | Volkswagen Deals CURRENT PAGE: 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE FSI 5d © Copyright 2010 Motortorque || Web Images Videos Shopping News Maps More | MSN Hotmail Join Ciao|Login|Help|Mobile Browse by category Appliances Books Cameras Cars Computers Electronics DVDs Music Phones Travel More Ciao - for people with opinions Latest reviews Write a review Best picks Latest videos SHOPPING Compare Prices Product Information Car Reviews Expert Reviews Questions I WANT TO Write a Car review Ask a question More... Please login/register to access a lot more useful features like creating your own product list etc. SHOPPING > Cars > Cars (By Manufacturer) > Volkswagen > Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen > Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI from (37 offers) · Product Information Cheapest offer £4,850.00 Postage & Packaging:refer to website Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE 5dr Auto Availability: Redhill User car reviews (5) Write your own review Expert Reviews (1) Questions (1) When it comes to cars I'm pretty uncomplicated really - as long as I can get myself and my stuff into whatever car I'm driving, turn the key and go, I'm happy. Though, in my time, I've worked in tyre, brake and clutch factories (all part of my mission at the time to teach English to the French) ... Read review WHAT DO YOU THINK? Recommend it (4) Don't recommend it (2) I own it (1) Offers for Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI Compare PricesProduct InformationCar ReviewsExpert Reviews Questions 1 to 10 out of 37 offers for Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI Show all offers sorted by: Price Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE 5dr Auto 2 Registered Keepers, HPI Clear, Multi function steering wheel, ASR traction control, ... more Driver and passenger airbags, Driver and passengerairbags, Dust/pollen filters, Dust/pollen filters,Electric headlight height adjuster, Electricheadlight height Rate it now Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: Redhill £ 4,850.00 Visit Shop > motors.co.uk VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 S Hatchback CD Player, ABS with EBA, 5 Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating, Air Conditioning, Electric ... more Folding Mirrors, Electric Front Windows, GreyCloth, Heated Door Mirrors, Body ColouredMouldings, Body Coloured Mirrors Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: Warrington £ 4,988.00 Visit Shop > motoring.co.uk VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 Match 5Dr Hatchback Electric front windows/one touch facility, ESP, PAS, Multi function computer, Body colour ... more electric adjustable heated door mirrors, 4speakers, Body colour bumpers/black bump strips,Boot lashing .... Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: refer to website £ 4,995.00 Visit Shop > motoring.co.uk VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 S FSI 5dr [AC] Hatchback ABS, Dust/pollen filters, Elec heated + adjust door mirrors, Electric front windows, Front ... more seat side impact airbags, Vanity mirrors, Vanitymirrors, Heat insulating tinted glass, Revcounter, Height/reach adjust steering wheel, 3rear seat head restrai... Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: Doncaster £ 6,869.00 Visit Shop > motoring.co.uk Volkswagen Golf 1.6 S FSI 5dr [AC] ABS, Dust/pollen filters, Elec heated + adjust door mirrors, Electric front windows, Front ... more seat side impact airbags, Vanity mirrors, Vanitymirrors, Heat insulating tinted glass, Revcounter, Height/reach adjust steering wheel, 3rear seat head restr Rate it now Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: Doncaster £ 6,869.00 Visit Shop > motors.co.uk VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 PETROL HATCHBACK Manual ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Central Locking, Drivers Airbag, Electric ... more Windows, Immobiliser, Power Steering Rate it now Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: refer to website £ 7,000.00 Visit Shop > Motorparks.co.uk VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 FSI S 5dr Hatchback Electric Windows, Electronic Stability Programme, ABS, Immobiliser, Airbags Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: East Kilbride £ 7,288.00 Visit Shop > motoring.co.uk VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 FSi SE 5 Dr Hatchback CD Player, ABS, Body Coloured Bumpers, Air Conditioning, Alloys, Finance Available, ... more Immediate Delivery, TCS, Automatic Wipers, CruiseControl, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror, Airbags Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: Newcastle upon Tyne £ 7,488.00 Visit Shop > motoring.co.uk VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 FSI S 5dr Hatchback Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Alloys, Electronic Stability Programme, Leather Gear ... more Knob, Leather, Sports Seats, Immediate Delivery,In Car Entertainment, Electric Front Windows,Electric Mirrors Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: Glasgow £ 7,688.00 Visit Shop > motoring.co.uk Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Match FSI 5dr HPI Clear, Alloy wheels, Air Con, ABS, Cruise control, Dust/pollen filters, Elec heated + ... more adjust door mirrors, Electric front windows,Electric rear windows, Front seat side impactairbags, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Heatinsulating tinted glass, Re Rate it now Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: Redhill £ 7,985.00 Visit Shop > motors.co.uk Show all 37 offers Similar offers for Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI » 1 to 5 out of 26 similar offers for Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI Show all similar offers Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI S Franchise Approved, Air Conditioning, Anti-Lock Brakes, Body Coloured Bumpers, Centre Rear ... more Seat Belt, Driver Seat Height Adjustment, Driver,Passenger And Front Side Air Bags, Electric/HeatedDoor Mirrors, Electronic Stability Programme,Front Electr Rate it now Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: TAMWORTH £ 8,495.00 Visit Shop > motors.co.uk VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 FSi S 5 Dr Hatchback Electronic Stability Programme, Low Mileage, One Owner, Immobiliser, ABS, Airbags, CD ... more Player, Central Locking with Remote Activation,Electric Front Windows, Electric Mirrors Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: Cheshire £ 8,988.00 Visit Shop > motoring.co.uk VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 FSI S 5 Dr Hatchback Body Coloured Bumpers, Electric Windows, Electronic Stability Programme, Immobiliser, ... more Airbags, Air Conditioning, Anti-Lock Brakes, CDPlayer, Central Locking, Heated Rear Screen, HighLevel 3rd Brake Light, ISOFIX, Metallic Paint,Power Steering Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: Kilmarnock £ 7,988.00 Visit Shop > motoring.co.uk VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 FSI Match 5 Dr Hatchback Alarm, Body Coloured Bumpers, Cruise Control, Immobiliser, Leather Gear Knob, Leather Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: Armadale £ 8,988.00 Visit Shop > motoring.co.uk VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 FSI Match 5 Dr Hatchback Alarm, Body Coloured Bumpers, Cruise Control, Electronic Stability Programme, Immobiliser, ... more Leather Gear Knob, Leather Postage & Packaging: refer to website Availability: Linwood £ 7,988.00 Visit Shop > motoring.co.uk Show all 26 similar offers Products you might be interested in » Volkswagen Golf 1.4 FSI Hatchback - Front (FWD) - 5 Speed Manual Gearbox - 1390 cc - Max Speed: 108, 107, 102 mph - 90, 80, 75 bhp - Petrol - Available Trims: S User car reviews (6) Buy now for only £ 2,500.00 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI Saloon - Front (FWD) - 5 Speed Manual Gearbox - 1896 cc - Max Speed: 120 mph - 105 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: S, SE, Sport, Highline, Trendline User car reviews (17) Buy now for only £ 5,990.00 Volkswagen Golf IV 1.9 TDI Hatchback - Diesel - Available Trims: SE, S, GT, E User car reviews (40) Buy now for only £ 5,000.00 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI Hatchback - Front (FWD) - 5 Speed Manual Gearbox - 1422 cc - Max Speed: 99, 102, 108 mph - 70, 80 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: Sport, SE, S, Match, E User car reviews (11) Buy now for only £ 4,500.00 Volkswagen Golf IV 1.6 Hatchback - Petrol - Available Trims: SE, S User car reviews (20) Buy now for only £ 4,000.00 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Hatchback, Saloon - Front (FWD) - 5 Speed Manual Gearbox, 4 Speed Automatic, 5 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic Gearbox - 1390 cc - Max Speed: 116, 107, 106, 109 mph - 100, 75, 80 bhp - Petrol - Available Trims: Sport, S, Match, SE User car reviews (45) Buy now for only £ 3,500.00 Sponsored Sites - Cars Finance and Insurance for Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI » Ratings Yes Car Credit Yes Car Credit helps you purchase the vehicle you want - even if you have had problems in the past, if you are in the armed forces, or self-employed. We can say Yes. Apply online now. Visit here > Yes Car Credit Car Reviews of Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI » 1-5 of 5 Car reviews of Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI The Car that is too Clever for its own Good... Advantages: looks nice Disadvantages: not reliable in my experience When it comes to cars I'm pretty uncomplicated really - as long as I can get myself and my stuff into whatever car I'm driving, turn the key and go, I'm happy. Though, in my time, I've worked in tyre, brake and clutch factories (all part of my mission at the time to teach English to the French) I really have no interest in knowing what's under the bonnet. If you are in the market for one of these second hand - VW is on to MK6 now I believe, before ......owned a MK5 for over 5 years and in that time I've come to know it pretty well. I hope that some of my experience might help those thinking of embarking on a relationship with a Golf - me I'm about to demand a divorce..... It all started off so promisingly. I'd always liked the look of the Golf, and had heard they were reliable. The model I plumbed for was the FSI 1.6 (petrol, and other engines available in this model) - in silver, ... more When it comes to cars I'm pretty uncomplicated really - as long as I can get myself and my stuff into whatever car I'm driving, turn the key and go, I'm happy. Though, in my time, I've worked in tyre, brake and clutch factories (all part of my mission at the time to teach English to the French) I really have no interest in knowing what's under the bonnet. If you are in the market for one of these second hand - VW is on to MK6 now I believe, before you move on I should probably point out that I've owned a MK5 for over 5 years and in that time I've come to know it pretty well. I hope that some of my experience might help those thinking of embarking on a relationship with a Golf - me I'm about to demand a divorce..... It all started off so promisingly. I'd always liked the look of the Golf, and had heard they were reliable. The model I plumbed for was the FSI 1.6 (petrol, and other engines available in this model) - in silver, just like the picture, a five door hatchback. I quite liked, and still do, the look of the car which I have with alloys, and on first driving it was pleased to find some quite nice features. There is an impressive sound system - speakers dotted around unobtrusively all over the place, and the dashboard is clear and not too encumbered with buttons. The interior feels solidly made with nice features like an integrated holder for sunglasses, adjustable motorised wing mirrors - the upholstery is comfortable and 5 years in has worn well, the boot opener is concealed in the badge, it's a nice car to look at and judging from the number of these I see on the road it's quite popular. The fact that you can disable the front air bag will be useful to those wanting to transport children up front, and the car does feel solid and safe - it has side airbags too. I do find that the car handles well, I have a leather steering wheel and the power steering is crisp and the engine is responsive and quite powerful. If I sound like I am starting to struggle on the positives, the reality of driving this car for me has not been the pleasant experience I dreamed of. The troubles for me start with the diagnostic computer. During my ownership of the car the car has tested me to my limits by throwing up every error code it can think of and at one time or another I've seen every warning light on the car lit up. Drive the car as carefully as I will through every single holiday since I've owned it there has been one constant - yet another problem with the car. Now I might put this down to bad luck or it being a "Friday Car", however having googled the latest issue I have with my car rather extensively it does seem that these cars are not as reliable as they might be. This being VW when things do go wrong it isn't cheap. Whilst the car was under warranty ( I bought it second hand from VW with under 10,000 miles on the clock) we had literally thousands of pounds worth of work done, from a new clutch, to a new stereo, it even had a new motherboard. My 3 year old was so familiar with the dealer's showroom that she used to head straight for the colouring corner and knew some of the staff by name. This car's chequered history has allowed me to discover how expensive parts are - from the catalytic converter that failed at the end of a day out ("we sell about one of these a year that will be £500 thanks"), to the Engine cover the RAC repair man broke the other day when taking it off (£186 to repair), this car is high maintenance. I could almost forgive it all of those issues if I actually enjoyed driving it when it worked. Somehow however I've never been quite happy with the sound the engine makes, which I can only describe as too guttural. Also I would have to say that the view to reverse is beyond awful - dismiss this opinion as that of a mere woman who struggles with parallel parking maybe, but my husband finds that he has exactly the same issue. It's clearly not easy to reverse which would, perhaps explain how the garage that it went to recently on one of its little holidays came to reverse it into a wall, something that I myself have managed to avoid, though I have been tempted to drive it into a wall on several occasions I will admit. The time it randomly opened its own windows and refused to let me into the boot (that computer again) being a case in point. The driving position is also a little low - though the seat is comfortable and has lumbar support and is adjustable for me, personally, through the windscreen is more restricted than I would like, though at least there is non of that annoying reflection from the dash that plagues some modern cars I find. Another actually quite nice feature causes me no end of issues - the headlights turn on and off automatically (a common feature on more modern cars I assume), however when you leave the car they stay on for a few minutes as a courtesy feature, which is nice but does lead to a constant chorus of "you've left you lights on!" from the helpful citizens of the town where I live. If you leave the indicator switched on to left the headlights don't actually switch off at all - though this I am assured is a design feature not one of its little annoying habits. So, to sum up, I bought a dud car. I doubt that if you buy one of these you could possibly have quite all the problems I have had, and I do know at least one person who has a Golf MK5 and loves it and has only had a couple of issues with it - ever, however I do have to wonder if the MK5 is quite as reliable overall as its predecessors. That reputation came from somewhere, but from my experience the onboard computer is just too over controlling, the engine isn't that reliable, the car is just too needy. It seems to need topping up with coolant far too often, and there is just too much to go wrong. Perhaps having an early model of the MK5 they ironed out problems with later ones, and for all I know the new models in the showroom may be absolutely amazing. I'm not ever going to find out to be honest, I won't be buying another Golf or, indeed, a car from the VW group - which eliminates Audi amongst other makes I believe. The £150 rust bucket I once owned was much more reliable (though I did once manage to lock the keys into it with the engine running in a very public place, through my own stupidity). As an average "I don't know much about cars" owner I don't rate this car, and I certainly wouldn't recommend buying one, though I think the depreciation on this is pretty big so a second hand one of years or so will probably set you back £4000-6000, I've driven mine about 10000 miles per year, in between break downs. Unbelievably I haven't even mentioned all the problems I have had with the car, as it turns out that brake factory experience came handy in the middle of France, and there have been other issues too numerous and tedious to detail. You've probably got the point though, if you aspire to one of these as I did the reality may well not live up to the dream, and that's a real shame. ...less azana 28.05.2010 Ciao members have rated this car review on average: very helpful Review of Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI Value for Money Road Handling Comfort Features Fuel consumption Looks A new version of a classic and popular car Advantages: Great looking car, nice driveDisadvantages: Pricing, although lower than some years ago, is still relatively high Recently, my poor car Joey got poorly (drove over something which severed the fuel pipe under the car) so he had to go to Dr Volkswagen, and, in the meantime while my car was being checked and fixed, I was given a courtesy car, which was a new Golf 1.6 FSI, so I thought I'd review it. The Golf is available in the 1.6 edition as an S model, SE model, Sport, GT, GTi, and R32 models. The S is the base model: as you move up through the different editions ......included in the name doesn't appear to mean anything: having scoured the VW website to find out if there is any significance to the name, I have to report that I can't find any. Please let me know if I'm wrong in this, and I'll update my review as necessary! Basically, if you want a 1.6l Golf, it's going to be an FSI model. Some 1.4l are also available as 'FSI' - checking the notes on the VW price list suggests that these cars are only available ... sally.jenkins 28.06.2006 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this car review on average: very helpfulReview of Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI Value for MoneyRoad HandlingComfortFeaturesFuel consumptionLooks What a car!! Advantages: Great interior, wonderful driveDisadvantages: Costs more than other cars similar to it Almost 6 months ago I decided to trade in my Ford Fiesta and get a proper car. I'd pretty much set my heart on a Golf but needed to try some other cars and also decide what mark Golf I wanted. After test driving a few cars I finally decided that the Golf was my favourite and that was what I was going to get. Next onto whether to get a mark 4 or mark 5. From the outside I definitely prefer the mark 4. Its more distinguished and easily recognisable. ......same category as the mark 4. The thing that sold it to me was the interior. Once you site inside the mark 5 you can't help but be impressed. Of course the coolest thing of all (for both cars) is the blue dials but aside from the mark 5 looks and feels much better than its predecessor. As soon as you sit down at the drivers seat you are surrounded by a lovely looking car that puts everything at your finger tips. I won't bother going into every detail ... mynameisrui 07.07.2008 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this car review on average: very helpfulReview of Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI Value for MoneyRoad HandlingComfortFeaturesFuel consumptionLooks Poor Quality VW GOLF V Advantages: Good looks and history as a solid reliable carDisadvantages: Poor quality parts which are extremely expensive to replace POOR QUALITY VW GOLF V! Having bought a new golf in 2004 in the mistaken belief that they are solid and reliable I have been very disappointed with lots of silly but annoying faults. The local garage is very polite but totally inefficient. Last month I fitted a new set of Bosche wipers but according to my service mechanic they are all poor! However my rear brakes which are apparently 99% worn are acceptable and he has passed my MOT??? With 50000 ......£2000 for a series of small but expensive faults! Did you realise for example that the hourly rate in the VW garage is £80 and that virtually every small job takes a mechanic 1 Hour + I don't know what "nox censor and g285 brake booster" are but at £348 plus £132 to fit it plus VAT I hope they are very very clever because i can buy a new computer for that! Replacing the plastic gear indicator which came off the top of the gear stick costs £105 +/- ... echt 09.04.2010 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this car review on average: helpfulReview of Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI Value for MoneyRoad HandlingComfortFeaturesFuel consumptionLooks vw golf 1.6 fsi Advantages: economical on short and distance journey.Disadvantages: slow pick up i have a golf 1.6 fsi myself and i really like it. beside doing the best for the environment and saving money, the 1.6 liter is a bit slow on pick up and lags what the r32 or gt or gti would have, sporty looks powerful engine and better luxuries, i.e upgraded stereo better seats alloy wheels etc. the only fault i have had with my golf is the COIL PACK which is a common fault on mk5 golfs which cost about £40 to £60. every 2 yr service cost about ... samsu84 09.11.2008 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this car review on average: somewhat helpfulReview of Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI Value for MoneyRoad HandlingComfortFeaturesFuel consumptionLooks Similar reviews » Reviews which might be of interest for "Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI" Premium small car worthy of price tag Advantages: Excellent buid quality, depreciation, economical 1.6Disadvantages: Cheap lower cabin plastics, lost previous Golfs flair, expensive servicing Test Model: Volkswagen Golf SE 1.6 FSI 5 door Reg: AK06 YVC Mileage: 2470 Official 0-60: 9.7 secs Official max speed: 118 mph Before you start to read this review I will have to state that I am a self confessed VAG group fan. And I have loved the new Golf design since the first time I clapped my eyes on it. So after being car-less for a week while I waited for my brand new Seat Leon 2.0 TDI FR (review soon) I was fortunate to rent a new Golf mk V SE 5 door with the 1.6 FSI powerplant. Having already owned a VW Bora I was already aware of the quality both inside and out of VW cars. And also was in the right position to compare the new golf against the previous shape (well almost). VW have upped the quality a lot in places but also upped the prices in the process. They have also changed the engine line up as well as ... 170driver 11.07.2006 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this car review on average: very helpfulReview of Volkswagen Golf V Similar Cars Product Information Related tags Compare products Gift ideas Cars similar to Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI » Rate it now vw golf fsi 1.6 Hatchback - Front (FWD) - 6 Speed auto Automatic, 6 Speed Manual ... Buy now for only £7,226.00 1 Car review volkswagen golf 2.0 gt fsi Hatchback - Front (FWD) - 6 Speed Manual Gearbox, 6 Speed Automat ... 5 Car reviews golf 4 fsi Hatchback - Front (FWD) - 5 Speed Manual Gearbox - 1390 cc - Max ... Buy now for only £2,500.00 6 Car reviews a2 1.6 fsi Hatchback - Petrol - Available Trims: SE, Sport 7 Car reviews volkswagen bora 1.6 Saloon - Front (FWD) - 5 Speed Manual Gearbox - 1598 cc - Max Spe ... 16 Car reviews volkswagen beetle 1.6 Hatchback - Front (FWD) - 5 Speed Manual Gearbox - 1596 cc - Max ... Buy now for only £4,000.00 Product Information for "Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI" » Product details Body Type Hatchback Fuel Type Petrol Available Trims S; SE; Sport, S Range Volkswagen Golf Range + Engine Type Golf 1.6 FSI, Golf 1.6 Manufacturer Volkswagen Height 1485, 1479 Width 1759, 1786 Length 4204, 4199 Weight 1359, 1157 Transmission type 6 Speed Manual Gearbox, 6 Speed Manual; 6 Speed Automatic, 6 Speed - (Man) / 6 Speed - (Auto), 5 Speed Manual Gearbox Classification Compact Car Country of Origin Germany CO2 Emissions 163 g/km - (Man), 163 g/km - (Man) / 185 g/km - (Auto), 166 g/km - (Man) Emissions Class EU4, EU5 Number of Doors 3, 5, 3; 5 NCAP Rating NCAP 5 Star Rating Acceleration (0 - 62 mph) 10.8 seconds - (Man), 11.3 seconds - (Man) Insurance Group 6, 5 Engine Size (cc) 1598, 1595 Towing Limit (kg) 1200 Boot Capacity (litres) 1305, 350 Release Date 01.01.2005 Type Car Power 115, 102 Maximum Speed (mph) 119, 117 Warranty 3 years / 60000 miles Cylinders 4 Fuel Capacity (litres) 55 Torque 114@4000 lb/ft, 109@3800 lb/ft Driven Wheels Front (FWD) Wheel Base (mm) 2578 Combined Fuel Consumption (mpg) 39.8 Service Interval Variable miles Avg Price 14490 Ciao Listed on Ciao since 09/03/2006 Manufacturer's product description Volkswagen present the Golf 1.6 S FSI 3dr Hatchback with 6 Speed Manual Gearbox, Front (FWD) running on Unleaded Petrol Related tags for Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI » Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Volkswagen Golf VI 1.6 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SE Golf 1.6FSI Match Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Match Golf FSI Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Bluemotion UK Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Match FSI 5DR Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Used Cars Compare Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI to other similar Volkswagen » similar by Price (up to £9999) Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Strong, reliable and price very few (*) Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI Good performance, good gearbox Ride and handling not up to standard (*) Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Performance, Fuel Economy, Specification None that I can see so far. (*) Volkswagen Touran 1.6 Handles like a car not a van. Poor rear visibility for short people when parking (*) Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI Quick,, nippy, comfy, cheap to run, spacious, good value for money! Seven seater is cramped, hand brake is hard to reach in certain driving positions. (*) similar by Series (Volkswagen Golf) Volkswagen Golf 1.4 FSI Very reliable Cars, Very Comfortable, Good Looking, Great Engines...& Good Looking (Didi I Say that?)... Cost, but as the father in law says "Andrew, you get what you pay for"... (*) Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.4 Smooth ride Cannot find one as yet (*) similar by Body Type (Hatchback) Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI Equipment, Fuel Economy, Handling Lacks the character of previous models. (*) Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI Hold there price well. Cheap to run. Reliable. Dear to buy second hand. Hard to clock up fuel points!! (*) Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 The uniqueness of the whole package. Turns heads like no other small car. Turns a corner like a sportscar. Surprising fuel economy. Flower vase. It’s no getaway-car, lack of rear headroom and boot space, constant nose and fingerprints on the windows. (*) Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI Surprisingly powerful engine for a 1.4, economical and of course its a VW promising reliability and good residuals. Too easy to utilise engine's power and spoil economy! (*) (*) Reviews by Ciao members Gift ideas for Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI » Thor Force Pro Circuit Replica Helmet 2007 Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI Hatchback Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI Volkswagen Lupo 1.4 Mercedes A 140 Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Honda Civic 1.6 VTEC Audi TT Coupe 1.8T quattro Mercedes SL 55 AMG Similar cars and search queries by other users » Volkswagen FSI, Volkswagen Golf FSI, Volkswagen 16 FSI, Volkswagen Golf 16 FSI, Volkswagen 1 6 FSI, Volkswagen Golf 1 6 FSI Are you the manufacturer / provider of Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI? Click here '); move_sticky_fullsize(); //]]> About Us - Jobs - Advertise with Us - Press - Become a Partner - Our Shopping Partners - Ciao Quality Seal Ciao Deutschland - Ciao France - Ciao Italia - Ciao España - Ciao Nederland - Ciao Sverige - Bing Shopping Site Index - Product Index - Ciao Charts - Most searched products © 2010 Ciao GmbH || Szukaj Detektyw Motoryzacja O Archiwum Numer lub adres aukcji: Go Dane kontaktowe zostaÅ‚y ukryte. JeÅ›li chcesz je wyÅ›wietlić, kliknij! - Kategorie:Wszystkie kategorieRTV i AGD (18,370,581)SprzÄ™t Car Audio (3,142,241)Zmieniarki CD (104,411)Alpine (5,566)Blaupunkt (6,233)Clarion (4,247)Fabryczne (53,716)Inni producenci (7,388)JVC (3,692)Kenwood (3,857)Panasonic (2,504)Pioneer (7,679)PozostaÅ‚e (222)Sony (9,307) W zapytaniach:GOLD 6 cd zmieniarka vw vw gamma cd zmieniarka cd vw b5 vw mfd zmieniarka cd vw mfd dx zmieniarka cd orginalna zmieniarka pÅ‚yt CD OPEL VECTRA B =VW PASSAT 1.9 TDI= 6 biegów=KLIMATRONIK=130 PS= VW GOLF FABRYCZNE 150 KM SILNIK ARL 6 BIEGÓW ABU GARCIA CD 6 MAZDA 6 2.0 CD DYNAMIC VW POLO 1,6 kombi VW Jetta 1.6 FSI bezwypadkowy VW Jetta 1.6 FSI vw touran 1.6 fsi Zmieniarka CD BMW STEROWNIK KOMPUTER VW POLO 1.6 8V 6K0906030A DELL D820 CD 1,6 2GB 80GB DVDRW WAWA BCM VW GOLF III 3 1.6 1,6 96r. AEE MISKA OLEJOWA ALU VW GOLF III 3 1.6 1,6 96r. Fraza: w Wszystkie kategorie (Dowolna data) Wyszukiwanie... anuluj TytuÅ‚: ZMIENIARKA VW 6 CD (numer 1227129710) Cena: 220,00 PLN Aby wyÅ›wietlić dane kontaktowe wyÅ›lij SMS o treÅ›ci AP.PAA9 na numer 79068 i wprowadź otrzymany kod tutaj: Cena SMS to 9 PLN netto / 10,98 PLN brutto Data wystawienia: 2010-09-11 Dane kontaktowe: Numer komórkowy (1), Nazwa użytkownika (1) Treść aukcji: ,, Przedmiotem sprzedazy sa rewelacyjne radioodtwarzacze VW. ORYGINALNA ZMIENIARKA VW 6 CD - W KONSOLE - W SCHOWEK - W PODLOKIETNIK Do volkswag passat model B6 ( od 2005 do 2010 roku ) tel.######### ,, Powyższy cytat pochodzi ze strony: http://allegro.pl/item1227129710.html © 2010 archiwumallegro.pl.Kontakt: Hosting provided by Hetzner Szukaj Detektyw Motoryzacja O Archiwum || || Home Auto's Audio & TV Computers Dieren Kleding Sport Motoren Sieraden Telecom Woningen Fotografie Bouw/tuin xead Meest gelezen Nokia x3 ( x3-02 ), zwart ( dark metal ) Teruil voor een nokia e72 nieuwe nokia c6 Gsm fan | nokia e5 nieuw Nokia accu bl-5f Nokia eseries e71. Gsm fan | nokia x2 nieuw Screenprotector - htc hd touch (t8282) - transparant Iphone 3g(s) screenprotector - transparante screen protecto Tomtom draadloze bluetooth gps muis Mooie iphone te koop ivm aanschaf blackberry bold. Iphone 3gs 16gb en 32gb alle kleuren Iphone 4g 32gb simlockvrij vanuit de fabriek verzegelde doos I phone 4 te koop New apple iphone 4 hd 4g 32gb factory unlocked Htc desire ruilen met jouw iphone? Samsung star 5230 Zeer mooie samsung 8000i omnia 2 Samsung star s5230 nieuw + simlockvrij: ? 100,- kleur: wit Samsung e530 - simlock vrij Te koop z.G.A.N nokia x6 1 week oude nokia c6 Te koop mooie nokia 5230 nieuw in doos compleet Nokia c3 nieuw in doos ?105 Stekker van sigarettenaansteker naar stopkontakt. Apple ihpone 3gs 32gb Meer meest gelezen Laatste nieuws Iphone4 16gb zwart aangeboden Iphone 4 16gb simlockvrij, nieuw, 1 jaar garantie. Iphone 3gs gloednieuw in doos 32gb Apple iphone 3gs 16gb (defect) Iphone 4 32 gb - simlockvrij nieuw in doos Nieuw simlock verwijderen en gsm reparatie in hoofddorp centrum klaar terwijl u wacht Samsung diva marvel armani omnia chester spica wave i900 Samsung s5200...Pink ribbon...Compleet. Samsung omnia pro gt-b7610 Samsung wave compleet in doos. Nieuwe roze / witte samsung start qwerty - simlockvrij Nokia e75 nokia e 75 Nokia n73 n78 n79 n82 n85 n86 n95 n96 n97 n97 mini n900 n8 Nokia 6300 , simlockvrij Zgan nokia n97, 32gb , origineel simlockvrij, doos, boekjes Witte iphone 3g 16 gb Apple iphone 16gb - nieuw & simlockvrij neverlock - incl btw Iphone 4 16gb met t-mobile simlock compleet Iphone 3gs 16gb zowel zwart als wit Solar battery charger + holder voor de iphone 3g en 3g Ipad wi-fi 32gb nieuw nog geseald kan ruilen voor iphone 4 Nokia 5530 xpressmusic black red Star mini c3300 kunnen we simlockvrij maken. Nokia n95 8gb behuizing compleet wit Lederen slim case zwart voor nokia c7 Meer meest gelezen Iphone diagnose in uw auto met kiwi wifi Lees verder Tip! Bespaar tientallen euro's op uw autoverzekering! Meer nieuws Samsung star s5230 wit simlockvrij!! Nokia 8800 carbon Gsm fan | nokia c7 nieuw Nokia e75 compleet in doos.. Gsm fan | nokia n8 nieuw Nokia e72 azerty zo goed als nieuw Slim case voor blackberry 8520 Microsim adapter voor ipad en iphone 4 Iphone 3g en 3gs behuizing / nieuwe achterkant !! origineel Slim case voor blackberry 9700 Toetsenbord voor ipad, iphone 3g - 4 en ipod touch Te koop i-phone 3gs - 32 gs, zwart Iphone 4 16 gb nieuw in doos Iphone 3g 16gb zo goed als nieuw !!! Accessoires voor apple iphone 3g en 4 Te koop apple iphone 4 32gb nieuw in doos Iphone 3gs 16gb zwart met doos '' als nieuw'' Tekoop of teruil nokia c6 of ruilen voor recente samsung Samsung m1 zwart Z.G.A.N. Samsung telefoon incl. Toebehoren. Samsung s8500 wave gratis + internet nu ?17,50 per maand! Gsm fan | samsung s8000 jet black gold nieuw Samsung sgh d520 ruilen of kopen Nokia toestellen voor de laagste prijs van nl! Nokia c7 alle kleuren Meer meest gelezen Copyright © VindGoedkoop. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.