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2002 Golf
30 reviews
The 2002 Golf has been carried over basically unchanged from last year. This popular hatchback is available in two trims, GL and GLS. Both...
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The 2002 Golf has been carried over basically unchanged from last year. This popular hatchback is available in two trims, GL and GLS. Both may be equipped with either a 2.0L four-cylinder gasoline engine or a 1.9L four-cylinder turbocharged diesel. The diesel engine achieves an efficient fuel consumption rating of 42-mpg city and 49-mpg highway. All Golf models are receive a standard five-speed manual transmission, with a four-speed automatic available at extra cost. Standard safety features include four-wheel anti-lock brakes, side-impact door beams, and dual front and side-impact airbags. A power sunroof and 15-inch alloy wheels are available in the Luxury Package. An optional Monsoon eight-speaker premium sound system is also available.
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fast, efficient, and durable
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Pros: fuel efficiency, agility, great brakes, good build quality, comfort at long haul.
Cons: lack of body rigidity, rattle, squeaks; bad dealers service in California but great in connecticut
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The best commuter's car. Watch out for dealer service stations inexperience with TDI service. Use all synthetic oil for DIESELl (not gas) engines such as Delvac from Mobil.
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Economy -vs- Fun... Why not have both?
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Pros: Excellent MPG, Powerful, Quick, Fun to Drive, Comfortable seats, Great Stereo!
Cons: Not many...
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A great car that puts the fun back into driving, and cuts your gas bill in half at the same time! I actually enjoy the commute to/from work, now.
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Great Economy, Looks, and Interior. Love it more now than when newly purchased.
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Pros: Fuel economy, very comfortable, and fun to drive.
Cons: Cold starts and automatic transmissions.
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I would highly recommend VW diesel vehicles to individuals who want to get better fuel economy, have the potential to depend on domestic BioDiesel, and enjoy fine German engineering.
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Pleasure to Drive; Pain to Repair
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Pros: great suspension and steering, satisfying interior, excellent brakes, safety
Cons: unimpressive gas mileage for 115 hp, dangerously protruding door frame corners, unreliable ignition system/electrical
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Wonderful driving experience, but consider the reliability issue carefully.
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Most over-looked compact on the market
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Pros: Distinctive styling, a joy to drive, handling & power AWESOME.
Cons: TDIs are hard to find!
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Last make/model I ever expect to own
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Buy the Diesel and experience the zip!
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Pros: Golf TDI - High torque at low RPM's = The ultimate pocket rocket!
Cons: The Diesel engine sounds like a truck.
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Just like everyone else says - Economy and zip. Throw a box modification in like I did and Japanese competitors will eat your shorts.
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VW Golf IV 1.8 T GTI - The best car I've ever had. It's FUN.
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Pros: Easy to drive,fun,low rev acceleration,design.
Cons: Wallows on big bends
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ItÂ’s a great car to have and live with for several years and I never tire of it. It's a lot of fun.
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Practically new 2002 GLS
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Pros: Stylish, luxury interior, quality fit and finish, holds value
Cons: Awkward blind spot, fuel economy
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A wonderful little city car with tonnes of personality and class. Except for a few quirks, I am completely satisfied.
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Awesome diesel (TDI)
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Pros: Driveability, steering, power, ride, gas mileage.
Cons: Cramped back seat, cost.
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If you like to drive, this is one of the lower priced true German driving machines.
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The car is spacious, and you'll need a passenger to hold your soda!
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Pros: Great sound system, remote control keys
Cons: Seats aren't the greatest, world's stupidest drink holder
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This is a fun little car that people (especially chubby men) will stare at jealously in intersections. beep. beep.
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2002 VW Golf GL
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Pros: good looking, spacious, great stereo!, blue dash lights
Cons: drink holder is in a bad spot
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If you are looking for a good reliable car thats fun to drive and easy on the wallet, get the 2002 Golf.
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