1990 Volkswagen Golf Review
Price Estimate: $1,281 - $2,135
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The Golf lineup is trimmed to a single GL model offered in both two- and four-door body styles.
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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr Hatchback and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$151/mo for Golf GL
Golf GL
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$160/mo
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Love this car!!!
5 out of 5 starsjznroch, 07/10/2002
1990 Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback
I bought my VW used and owned it for 8
years and absolutely loved it! Nothing
major ever went wrong. Only had to
replace brakes, muffler, etc. I would
recommend this car to anyone. Only
problem - any mechanic I talked to said
VW's are so hard to fix. I had trouble
with mechanics trying to fix it and not
knowing how to. Great gas mileage and
after 12 years, never once … did I have
trouble starting it on a winter
morning. The heater worked so well it
was like being in a sauna after 5
minutes. I wrecked it 3 months ago and
am still mourning "my best friend."
This car would have ran another 10
years.
Sweet little car that's indestructable
4.5 out of 5 starsFoxyPaws, 03/03/2004
1990 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr Hatchback
My first car. She was the car that
could. She could: go fast, drink no
gas, pull the people, move the dresser,
look good, park in any spot, feel racey.
She Couldn't: survive the snow :(
Alas my poor car died in the snow and I
sold her to a mechanic... going strong
now apparently...
Fun Little Car
4.63 out of 5 starskyliemh, 01/10/2003
1990 Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback
This car has been fairly reliable,
always fun to drive, with a solid
build and great design. This is a
fantastic vehicle for a student or
someone commuting.
vws neva die
4.5 out of 5 starsDan Bliven, 01/21/2003
1990 Volkswagen Golf GL 2dr Hatchback
very very good car
1990 Golf Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $151/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 17.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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