Used Car Guides (Type 1H) Golf 1991-98 CL, GL, GL TDI, VR6, Cab

[phaeton]

1993-1998 Golf (Type 1H) 1.8 CL, 2.0 GL, 1.9 GL TDI, 2.8 VR6, Vento & 2.0 Golf Cabriolet

If you have owned or own one of the models above please state your experience with the Golf negatives and positives .

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Model: Golf GL TDI
Engine: 1.9 TDI with 66kW
Year: 1996
Any Problems ?: tyres fell off

[Sharkie]

Model: Golf VR6 Silver with Black Leather & 15" Alloys (South African Spec)
Engine: 2.8 128kw 5sp manual
Year: 1994
Owned: 1996-2000
Bought on 60000km, sold on 160000km
Any Problems ?: Rear Wheel bearings collapsed @ about 100000km

Mods: VW Motorsport ECU upgrade, CAI (Pipercross), Adjustable FPR & full stainless exhaust = 150+kw

Experience: Absolute joy to drive and own. Beautiful noise..... Very heavy on fuel

Where did it go: Traded on a then new BMW 328i ..... still have nostalgic moments when I see 1 now.

[phaeton]

Model: Golf VR6 Silver with Black Leather & 15" Alloys (South African Spec)
Engine: 2.8 128kw 5sp manual
Year: 1994
Owned: 1996-2000
Bought on 60000km, sold on 160000km
Any Problems ?: Rear Wheel bearings collapsed @ about 100000km

Mods: VW Motorsport ECU upgrade, CAI (Pipercross), Adjustable FPR & full stainless exhaust = 150+kw

Experience: Absolute joy to drive and own. Beautiful noise..... Very heavy on fuel

Where did it go: Traded on a then new BMW 328i ..... still have nostalgic moments when I see 1 now.

Off topic I know but can you please start a thread and post some pics on this beast ?

[Aussie Volks Guy]

My Workshop experience with MKIII's

Window regulators wear out & fail, check operation before purchase.

Very solid cars, get a VW specialist to check before purchase (as always!)