Daring or Dated? The 1998 Volkswagen Golf K2

The Golf's success in our country lies in its knack to sensibly reach the desires of consumers seeking a roomy car that becomes the new watershed vehicle in better night visibility, powered seats, larger interior packaging, bolder styling, and refined steering. The 4-door Compact Passenger Car segment is fast becoming as important as the midsize sedan segment, as more and more families are discovering the guilty pleasure of utility and efficiency these automobiles provide. In 1998, Volkswagen improved the breed by offering the most powerful and most luxurious Golf ever. It is, and still is, the "safe" choice in the 4-door Compact Passenger Car class. And again the industry wants to know: How do you improve on a bestseller? Simple -- give The american buyer more of what they like.

Volkswagen Golf Specifications

All trim levels are available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The new 2.0L 4 Cylinder Engine won't blow you away with its low-end response, but once it revs up a bit, the 1998 Volkswagen Golf feels nimble. The invoice price for the Golf is $13904 with a retail price of $14895. This puts the Volkswagen at the bottom end of the pricing for its market. Wet weather is a worrying point in this vehicle, and gas mileage suffers a bit to 24 miles per gallon on average.

The Driving

The seats are good, although driver's seat lacks many lumbar support, so is likely to catch up with some back pain. Thanks to increased wheel travel, the ride is smoother, and it's further enhanced with premium shock absorbers and rear sway bars.

While the retail price of $14895 may seem high, there's plenty of value for the money with this vehicle.