1997 Volkswagen Golf

Pros: Fun! Great style, very easy to work on, VW reliability, peppy, great around corners.

Cons: Rust on tailgate around license plate, power locks (vacuum actuated) not very good.

The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this car- it's a great commuter, and makes a great tuner as well (tons of aftermarket goodies available). Fun to drive, great in the turns.

Review: I bought my '97 Golf early this year (2004)- it had 87,000 miles on it at the time. I was looking for a small car that was good on gas- it was down to the Golf or a Civic. I ended up going with the Golf because it has a TON more personality than the ...

Pros: Stylish, dependable, and economical. It can fit into most parallel parking spots.

Cons: Quirky problems and minor annoyances.

The Bottom Line: I would not hesitate to buy another Volkswagen Golf. I am confident in German engineering.

Review: I am so in love with my 1997 Golf K2, that I named her Sadie. It is just such an attractive car! The ...

Pros: ride, gas mileage, fun-to-drive, reliability

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: As a commuter car, it's hard to beat. It also has fun factor, room for adults or three kids in the back. Sporty style.

Review: I've been more than impressed with this econo-fun car. I purchased a 1997 Golf Trek edition primarily for commuting. I've put over 45,000 miles on it without a single quality issue. Maintenance has thus far consisted of oil changes. My gas mileage has ...

Pros: Very fun to drive, extremely comfortable, economical

Cons: None

Review: My boyfriend recently leased a 2000 Jetta GLX. While I absolutely love his car, I knew I couldn't afford anything quite that expensive when it came time for me to buy. I've always had Volkswagens, though, and love them for their sportiness, sleek...

Pros: Tons of cargo space, 2 front airbags, great sound system stock, comfortable, quiet, good gas mileage.

Cons: None!

Review: With graduation quickly approaching, my parents were trying to lure me across the finish line with the talk of a new car. My heart was set on a silver Mitsubishi Eclipse with a sunroof and spoiler, something way too sporty and expensive for reality. We...

Pros: Utility, 4 doors, seat adjustment, parks easily

Cons: Annoying horn with alarm

Review: We have a 1997 Golf GL, and have been very happy with it. It's just a smartly designed little car.

- 4 door hatchback. Try and find many of those. We fit about as much stuff in this that people with SUVs and minivans do. The seats fold down...

Pros: Fun to drive, economical

Cons: Luggage space

Review: I own a 1997 VW Golf GL and absolutely love it. This is a fun, agile, economical car to drive. I have owned the car for 2 years and never once had to go into the shop for any thing but schedule maintenance. Handling is crisp and responsive like you...

Pros: Looks, Built, Reliable, Compatible, Quality,

Cons: Used Value

The Bottom Line: Which other company offers 8 speaker amplified sounds, fog lights, ski rack, digital dash, sunroof, heated seats, ac, power everything for $17k?

Review: Lets face it! there are no cars out there that can compete with this one. Golfs have been and are and will be the most selling vehicle in the world. I've had few golfs in the past, I promise you if you drive a golf, you'll end up owning one. This is a...

Pros: 110k on the clock - still tight reckon it'll do another 110k no probs!

Cons: Wish it would do more than 26mpg round town.

Review: Small rust spots - alloys still smart - my newer Zafira has alloys that are deteriorating already! I 've had the car about 2.5 years and has had no problems - apart from some HT leads that needed replacing. I got 2 electrical problems that need seeing to ...

Pros: Gas Mileage (33city/35hwy), practical, fun to drive.

Cons: Key lock broke on passenger side and no tow hitch

Review: Very practical, utilitarian, fun, good looking and good gas mileage car. I get about 33 mpg city/35 hwy -- it can go from New York City to Montreal on one tankfull! I can fit almost anything in there - yesterday I put a full size wooden whisky barrel ...