Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 500,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2018 vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. However, we've had nagging problems with burnt out lights both inside and outside the car and the overall maintenance costs seem high. The steering is light, but could do with more feel and the gearbox is clunky, but easy and gear-changes are swift. Bodyshell's static rigidity value is 80 percent higher than predecessor. It's been used for city commutes, long distance road trips, and for hauling music equipment and the car just soaks it all up.
The materials are much nicer and everything just shows a great attention to detail. Ignoring the niceties for a minute, the car impresses for its solid, big car feel and superb on-road dynamics. The first was a roaring R32, a limited-edition pocket rocket with 240-horsepower, all-wheel drive, rock-hard suspension and a cocky attitude. It achieved the highest ever rating for a passenger car in European crash testing. Traction control is also standard. Car dealer service is very expensive. Not sure if it's a big enough improvement on the base 'S' to command the asking price, particularly as air con is now standard on the lowlier model.
Most have inadequate and poorly space gear ratios, and are slow to respond to the gas pedal — but small autos are what the market demands. The results are presented relative to the average model that year. I feel this car will go well over 200,000 miles. Some of the matte finish on the interior bits has started to rub off. Four additional engines will be launched later.
No reliability problems as yet, but one design issue is a bit annoying. Don't Know Review Date: 7th November, 2005 A good review. If I'm completely honest though, I wish I'd got a quote for the new 2. Dealer did all my maintenance, which cost thousands over the past two years. Its hardly outrageous 'fun' and feels ungainly changing direction sharply compared to my old Alfa, even if raw mechanical grip might let it corner more quickly. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. For those looking to save on fuel, I'd certainly recommend it over a Prius or one of those other econoboxes.
If you're after a safe car, then Golf is the one. Airbag indicator lights up when there's nothing wrong with it. Metal trim around the gear stick came off, exposing a very sharp aluminium sheet. No Review Date: 26th October, 2010 Faults: Clutch burnt out rather early, right at 48,000 miles. Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead.
The dealership would not replace it under warranty as it is not a part that is covered. The price for all this calm, sensible, rational, German excellence?. Extra weight is given to the more serious areas such as major engine or transmission problems. The best part about the vehicle however, has to be the fuel economy. General Comments: We have owned this car for five and a half years, and there is very little to indicate that the car isn't still brand new.
The factory sound system is impressive, with controls for bass, mids, and treble and great sound throughout. Optional Climatronic automatic air conditioning. We've listed all relevant models here. Yes Review Date: 15th May, 2010 Re: your clutch, if you go to , you'll notice that a fair few different recent-model cars ie. Reliability History Reliability History The reliability charts are based on responses on hundreds of thousands of vehicles from our latest Annual Auto Survey.
The handling is safe and I haven't really got it to lose grip yet even in the wet. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. Model year 2005 Year of manufacture 2004 First year of ownership 2004 Most recent year of ownership 2010 Engine and transmission 1. I wish I'd specced bigger wheels, the lines of so many modern cars seem to look all wrong when you stick anything less than 16 inch rims in the arches. If you ignore the 'cool' bit, its been all of those things.
Consumer Reports subscribers reported on any serious problems they had with their vehicles during the past 12 months that they considered serious because of cost, failure, safety, or downtime, in any of the trouble spots included in the table below. It looks quite nice in metallic grey, bit anonymous, but its got a bit of presence. Suffice to say, the engine delivers zippy performance and excellent fuel economy, especially if you elect to change gears manually. Year of manufacture 2005 First year of ownership 2006 Most recent year of ownership 2011 Engine and transmission 1. Yes Review Date: 27th February, 2015 Faults: Water leak next to left hand sun visor. The velour upholstery is durable and comfortable enough though.