Both my husband and I love this new car (2008 golf sports TSI). Really can't find fault with it. Supremely finished inside and out. Roomy inside and good boot room despite it's small car status. Comfortable and the heated seats are just twee! Has pretty good fuel economy so makes up for the fact that it costs alot for the premium unleaded fuel that it needs (Phew). Sensor wipers and lights are a godsend - no more fumbling for the switch. As it is european the wipers and indicators are reversed on the steering column so that has taken a little getting used to. We just love it!
Stylish, easy to drive, manuevoure and park
uses premiuim unleaded petrol

What a great car. Goes like a scaled cat, handles brilliantly, beautifully finished, well equiped, economical, very strong resale, comfortable and suprisingly roomy for a hatch.
MkV GTI with DSG. What a car. Likes, gearbox, power, fit and finish, comfort, equipment.
Not much. Service cost maybe at an average of $400

This is a great car and I am very happy with it. I do a lot of Highway driving and it is perfect...so cheap to run. It feels very solid and safe and very luxurious inside for a smaller car. Lots of options with the computer and I'm still learning all the neat features and tricks it can do. Great gearbox and pickup, plus I still get to play with "manual" gears if I want.
Golf 2.0L TDI auto...amazing fuel economy..averaging 4.6l/100km. Consistently getting over 1200km from a tank. Great finish inside and out. Quiet inside noise wise and very comfortable. Feels very solid.

I have owned one for about 18 months. It is easily one of the best cars I have owned. It is adequately powered. The interiors are very good and the mileage it gives is excellent. The standard options in this car are almost as good as my BMW 3 series. the after sales service has been very good.
Own a VW Golf- pacific. Excellent car to drive. Excellent mileage
Expensive to service

I am now in my second Golf and would never return to a Japanese car! Solidly built, no rattles on gravel roads, love the stability control which has been activated several times, consistently good economy with diesel and never any problems with mechanics. Loved the customer service of dealer, excellent after sales service.
Great performance and economy,solidly built, excellent body finish, uncomplicated features on dashboard, great manual, no fuss performance and acceleration in city and easy driving long distance.
No USB port / Ipod / GPS socket.

This is the first VW I have owned and intend to keep it for a long time.
A resonably priced quality European car.
I own a VW Golf TSI comfortline manual. The Dealer - Buwrin Volkswagen was very helpful before and after the sale. Pros- The quality, the way it drives, the way it looks,fuel economy,features and reliability. After 12 months no issues.Service $345 after 12 months is not unresonable.

My wife and I love our 2.0TDI Golf and have at times I though about selling my motorbike as it is so enjoyable to drive. The diesel has plenty of torque waiting to embarrass the odd V8 driver. Would have another in the blink of and eye
Comfort, the way it handles, fuel economy. I have done 135000km since 10/06 with a front right wheel bearing replaced at 75000 under warranty but no other problems
The dealer/service agent in my area is very poor. I would buy another Golf 2.0TDI at the drop of a hat but not through my local dealer. Service cost through the dealer were high. I have done 135000km since 10/06

I love my Golf Wagon. I bought it having previously owned a 2007 Jeep Cherokee and am therefore loving my new fuel economy. The boot of the wagon is huge. Plenty of room for the baby stroller AND the shopping during the week and then the dive gear at the weekend. I'm only 5'2" so would have liked if the drivers seat would go higher. The gear changed can be a bit off sometimes and I have found that if you go from reverse to drive in a hurry (like doing a 3 point turn) then sometimes drive doesn't engage. Otherwise a fantastic car but does look a bit mumsy!
Golf Wagon - very spacious boot area. Great fuel economy. Nice ride.
Auto seems a bit random through the gear changes. Drivers seat is height adjustable but needs to go higher.

It's the best allround car on the market.
There's nothing this car can't do.
Great peformance, economy, safety, comfort and luxury.
155kW and 0-100 in 6.9sec
7.7l/100km
5 star ANCAP rating
spacious enough for a family of four

I just can't speak highly enough of this car. Everything has been perfect.
The only thing I can fault is that the sunroof uses a dial to open and not buttons... that's it.
Its immense fun to drive and its a joy to own.

Great safe car, especially with the electrics pack (Electric Window, More airbags, windows, ESP, ASR etc)

DSG a manual gearbox that changes automatically (twin clutches).. read the brochure!

Makes V8 Ford and Holdens look lame up to 60 kph! Plus it can out handle them as well.

Bought for myself, cant get my wife out of it!! And rev head son prefers it as well!
Price, Size, Performance, Diesel Engine, DSG Gearbox, Handling, Seats hold you tight in the chair - this car handles very well and is like it is on rails.Fuel economy 5.5l/100klm hwy easy to get. up to 6.4l/100 City/Hwy
Some minor issues with bits falling off. Out of warranty the dealer fixed/replace all free.

I've this car for 2 years and so far travelled 90000kms. Mainly used on country roads. The 1.9Diesel has plenty of power and torque. I've been averaging about 4.7l/100kms. Many great features and very confortable to drive. Love it.
Excellent Value. Great Performer. Very Econominal.
Annoying Rattle in door pillar.

Very, very good car and worth every dollar. great value used if serviced properly.
I would like to own a Diesel Polo but they don't have an auto option.
I must admit that I do prefer to drive my 1980 MB 300TD over the golf because it just feels better to drive and is more comfortable but it is still better than a Commodore or similar.
Excellent fuel economy for the 1.9 TDI. Great auto box. Perfect road feel and handling for a front wheel drive. Very comfortable.
seating is a bit low and rear viewing access is not good.

Overall, one of the better cars ever built. Rock solid and will last you a lifetime. Even with some of the bugs (such as a window regulators) its is over ridden by the joy of driving such a nice vehicle. Smooth, classy and not over the top. Its elegance without being extravagant!
Solidly built cars with even greater fuel economy when purchasing the TDI models. Getting around 1000km per tank! They are a smooth a lively ride without the price tag to match. COst very little to maintain
Window regulators can have a tendency to fail in older models, some component parts can be expensive

Very happy with this car. Plenty of leg space, but still small enough to make it easy to park. It even comes with a little VW bottle opener! Resale value should be relatively high too.
I have the TDI model, which runs on diesel. I usually can get 750km out of one tank, very economical! Acceleration is good, very confident when i get onto the freeway to merge into the traffic. Five star rating for the safety, with dual airbags and curtain airbags. Love the rain sensor wipers. They come on automatically and the frequency is adjusted to the heaviness of the rain. Very quiet too.
Only hold one CD. A few times i had problem of getting the CD out of the player. It'll cost A$349 to have iPod wire installed, too expensive.

I think they are a really good car! The diesel packs some punch and I've driven the GTI... That was fun! Not only that but the safety standards and build Quality are high! Sure you pay more than a Japanese car but compare and you can see why! Overall they are very good cars! warranty is pretty good! VW actually do take care of me and the car! They have had no problems with paying out on the problems! Althouh they have been minor! I cant complain at all! LOVE IT!!!
Well built! Drive nice! The diesels or the turbo fsi go well!
verry little

Fantastic all round fun car with plenty of power in the 2.0 litre petrol FSI engine. It's thee best looking hatch on the market at the moment
very reliable, good build quality, most accessories as standard
new car colour range very limited