Overview & Reviews

For 2000, the big news is the availability of the 150-horsepower 1.8T engine on the Golf GLS. In addition, the Golf receives several equipment updates, including child-seat anchor points, sun visor extenders, a glare-reducing shade band on the windshield, a brake wear indicator light in the instrument cluster, a theft-repelling engine immobilizer and a tether for the fuel cap. All Golfs are now eligible for dealer-installed in-dash CD player; a dealer-installed CD changer is also available. Finally, GLS buyers can opt for a premium Monsoon sound system in lieu of the standard eight-speaker system.

• Fun to drive, comfortable ride, available 1.8T engine, hatchback utility, lots of standard features, high-quality interior materials, 10-year/100,000 powertrain warranty.

• Some controls hard to decipher, CD player should be standard.

User Reviews:

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  Can I Have a Do OVER! - 2000 Volkswagen Golf
  By Frank & Irene - March 23 - 2:00 am

  Bought the car to replace my infated 1996 Plymouth Neon due to mechanical problems thinking that I would not have the amount of problems with a new VW since we are previous owners of a 97 Golf K2. First year had the car serviced 12 time and with 3 problems took it in 2x to fix. Took the vehicle over to the BBB but VW did not want to buy it back. Will not buy another VW.

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  The car - 2000 Volkswagen Golf
  By jocko101 - February 17 - 2:00 am

  When the car is running well, it is a joy to own and drive. When it is not, service is difficult to get and has been often poorly executed and very expensive. VW has tried, at every opportunity, and there have been several, to avoid honoring the warranty. Dealer service has been similarly disappointing.

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  Overall, A good buy. - 2000 Volkswagen Golf
  By jyankus - February 12 - 2:16 am

  Ive owned this car for 7 years. It is, on the whole, a very good car that suffered from periods of erratic reliability. The pluses are that it gets superb mileage. 50 mpg is not a joke, and 45-50 in stop and go commuting traffic around the metro area is really stellar. The car has been very comfortable. The car is also very practical as a hauler. Cargo capacity is great. Supremely reliable diesel engine. The minuses. Questionable reliability in some areas -- the power windows, steering rack (twice!) and the car frequently illuminates the warning lights for extremely minor problems (quite an annoyance). A great commuter car with a few blemishes.

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  Great little car! - 2000 Volkswagen Golf
  By Eckeman - January 4 - 8:23 pm

  I bought this one with 5K miles way back in 2000 and it has been going strong for over 9 years. The only major issue Ive had was brake rotor and pad replacement at 25K, which was costly. We also had some minor oxygen sensor and catalytic converter issues that were under warranty and easily resolved. I replaced the timing belt and water pump at 90K, as recommended. So in short, we’ve put nearly 120K on this thing with very few problems. The design is very sleek; it hardly looks dated after nearly 10 years. The car is great on the highway, with a very solid, tight feel. It has great safety features (4 air bags, ABS). I love the steering, controls, dash lighting and the interior space.

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  Fun to drive, tons of space! - 2000 Volkswagen Golf
  By S. Hernandez - December 25 - 10:00 am

  I have had a really good experience with this car. No major issues at all. The trunk space is wonderful, specially if you put the back seats down. You can fit your bike, a 32" TV Set or any other big stuff you will not be able to fit in a regular sedan trunk. The car has good fuel economy, which matters a lot these days with the gas prices. The car is fun to drive and even with a standard engine (2.0) the acceleration is quite good.

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  Super car - 2000 Volkswagen Golf
  By AlexVaGuy - December 8 - 2:33 am

  This is far and away the best car I have ever owned. I have looked at Audis and cannot fathom why anyone would spend the etra money. This little car is roomy, comfortable and fun to drive, and it feels solid as a tank. Its great in the snow and rain, pretty peppy if you rev the engine, built with very high-quality materials and roomy enough for 4 adults. I do wish it was a little more fuel-efficient (2.0L 5-speed manual), but given the other plusses, Ill gladly compromise on that.

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  Beware! - 2000 Volkswagen Golf
  By JoeA - May 6 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle performed very well after my purchase. But after maintaining this car it diminished in performance to the point where problems could not be solved. I believe it is a good vehicle but being a diesel may be its downfall. If you buy one, BE CERTAIN there is a certified mechanic that can service it. My performance rating reflects this.

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  TDI GLS 5 speed - 2000 Volkswagen Golf
  By jamesroberts - September 21 - 10:00 am

  Ride and build quality is fantastic. Feel much like a european car that is $10,000 more.

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  fun sporty car - 2000 Volkswagen Golf
  By pdl - May 6 - 10:00 am

  my lease is almost up and I am definitely going to buy it out. I havent had any problems with it yet, for it is still driving like it did when I bought it back in 2000.

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  Kraut rocket. - 2000 Volkswagen Golf
  By fingyrl - April 5 - 10:00 am

  Nice car for wintry driving. At 31,000+ miles my check engine light came on and I needed a new mass air flow sensor (total repair $325). According to the Vortex website--this is a known problem, and I felt that it should have been covered under the 10 yr powertrain warranty. There was a class action filed against VWofAm so, that I think the window regulator problem others mention now falls under a separate 7 yr warranty. Other than the sensor, it has been great for me with only the usual scheduled maintenance. Id buy this car again as a V6 GTI or trade up to another German car.