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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY
by Michaelmd on 11-12-2014
Reliable and great drive
This car has been tested in some of canada's harshest climates and has always been reliable and a great drive.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY
by gin87 on 02-12-2014
Super Fun Car!
This has been a great car, very reliable and fun to drive, especially with manual transmission. It looks good to boot! I have to sell mine as we bought a truck but I will miss my little golf. I'm now driving a VW Jetta TDI which is also a nice car to drive.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY
by cmmahone on 01-14-2014
I love this car
Fun to drive, lots of low end torque, there is nothing about this car I do not like.

Dependable, good on gas, has never let me down.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY
by Bananna on 07-23-2013
Volkswagen City Golf - Perfect for youngsters!
This is a car that was bought brand new by my father back in 2008. Ever since then, I took care of this baby and maintained it periodically. I tend to be obsessed with good scents and be a clean freak so the car is sparkling clean. I will even offer a detailed cleaning one last time right before handing it over to you.

Hope my baby finds someone that will love her as much as I did so far.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
4/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
3/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY 2.05sp
by NAT5231 on 07-14-2013
Excellence in VW standards, great in city and highways!!
I am on my third VW since the 90's, first 2 were bought in the southwest of France. My Dad also bought his first VW "Rabbit" in Toronto early 70's and he was thrilled with its reliability and long-life of minor services. It's not a consumer and did not need its winter tires first year bought in 2008, made it through a very snowy winter! Great stability especially on curves, super highway drive! Never a problem with this "CITY" model since 5 years. Hate to let go of it but too costly to ship back to France!
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY with VW warranty and Blizzaks
by AEH on 07-01-2013
Great city dwelling car!
Reliable, compact, but lots of space! Bigger on the inside! Really good experience with VW service as well. Great fuel economy; the smaller engine is great for city driving.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
4/5
Reliability
5/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Performance
5/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY
by Dunn on 06-21-2013
Great Car
I have had nothing but fun with this car, get road trips, no problems just been an all around great car.
Overall
4.0
Reliability
5/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Interior Design
3/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Performance
4/5
Comfort
4/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY
by nick8534 on 03-11-2013
working horse
got it for winter time it did very well in snow and ice very good on gas had no trouble at all and yes the heating is amazing in just 3 min of driving warm air.
Overall
4.0
Reliability
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Interior Design
3/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Performance
3/5
Comfort
3/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY Grey
by GolfDriver on 02-01-2013
My VW Golf after 4 years
I always found it hard to review major fault with any of the 3 VW's I've owned. They are reliable, of course this means servicing the vehicle to specifications and changing the oil every 6 - 8K KMs.

Mine is a 2 litre standard 5 door hatchback. My 75 lb dog sits happily in the back, with the shelf out, and she has plenty enough space for longer journeys.

Fuel efficiency is good enough for this size vehicle. I'd get 650 KM's from a 50 litre tank on the hwy and about 550 KM's semi urban driving.

My biggest problem with any VW has been the window wiper system. It's always noisy and I can never find 2 winter grade blades which fit well together. They always catch on each other which causes them to jump on the window shield.

But if this is the biggest thing I have to complain about, you can tell I'm a happy VW owner.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
3/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY
by transiter on 01-25-2013
efficient car
Fun to drive, able to pull a trailer, and stuff the trunk/backseat with just about anything. 10k/L on average. Not built for tall people, Child seat is easy to install, but have to lean front seat way forward. Repair cost is above average.
Overall
4.0
Reliability
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Interior Design
4/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Performance
4/5
Comfort
3/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY
by AR_YoNK on 01-24-2013
Biggest Problem
I love my City Golf BUT, unless you're loaded/have money to spare, once the warranty is over, you can not take it to the dealer because they will charge you through the nose. i.e. $120 to change 1 headlight blub....INSANE! Why didn't I do it myself you ask? Because you have to take off the bumper to change the driver side headlight, I know...NONSENSE!
Overall
3.5
Performance
3/5
Comfort
4/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
2/5
Exterior Styling
3/5
Reliability
4/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY
by VW1723 on 11-27-2012
VW at its best
Its a great car for the city or hwy very quick little car and its great on gas i highly recommend it
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY
by GORES on 11-22-2012
GREAT CAR FOR CITY
I like the car, im a outdoors type of person and i can get a lot done with this car. I got a thule on it right now. Lost a lot of gas milage but who cares! If you drive a lot of HWY dont buy this car with a manual transmission. You need a 6th gear.

Oil changes are cheap. parts are cheap aswell if it breaks.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
2/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

by Great_Ride2184 on 11-15-2012
Awesome Car
i Have had this car since it was new and have only had to make the usual maintenance repairs. Love the look and feel of the car.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY
by nicecar on 11-06-2012
Nice reliable car
this car is very nice, it is reliable, it is alright on gas although it could use a 6th gear for highway milage. the car is alright to sit in but the back seats are not the best.
over all great little car
Overall
4.0
Comfort
3/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
3/5
Reliability
5/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY
by toster on 11-04-2012
Way Overpriced
Doesn't hold it's value anymore than the imports. Paid waytoo much. Love the heated seats. Good fuel economy - of course because of its size. Hate how debris sticks into the door liners and when I open the doors debris falls into the car. Constantly vacumming.
Overall
3.0
Comfort
3/5
Performance
3/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
3/5
Exterior Styling
2/5
Reliability
3/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: R32
by FootballManager on 10-12-2012
Fabulous car...simply fabulous
Granted you don't get this car in Canada but I had the pleasure of an Euro Spec one for 2 months straight. Drove it everyday and enjoyed it to the fullest. The DSG is phenomenal. The 4Motion system doesn't let you forget that it's a front-biased vehicle but you won't need such extreme performance on regular roads unless you want to rack up tickets and insurance rates. The interior, like Audis is brilliantly done. Feels like being in a truly luxury-sports car. Fuel economy in sport mode is terrible. And like most Golfs there's a ton of space at the back.
Overall
4.0
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
2/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
3/5
Comfort
4/5
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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Trim: GOLF CITY 2.0L 4DR HB
by IvanTrader on 10-12-2012
Great car for city driving
I've had this vehicle for 4 years on lease and it was a great car to drive by myself or with my family of 4. It's also very good for shopping even large furniture items (I've carried everything in it from desks and beds to hardwood flooring and tiles).
It's exceptional on gas. The ride is comfortable and even a bit sporty because of the type of suspension. It's perfect for a familty of 3 or even 4 (if the kids are small), however as the kids get older more room will be required.
Interior design, although basic - meets the needs. One thing's for sure - it's a very reliable automobile.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
3/5
Exterior Styling
3/5
Reliability
5/5
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