Used 2005 Volkswagen Golf for Sale

I like a modest vehicle that isn't too flashy. Something small and nimble that doesn't try to make a statement about the one driving it. The Golf had a certain elegant simplicity, without being sort of dowdy, like a lot of commuter cars are. On the other hand, they aren't as common as a Honda Civic, so it doesn't have the feel that you're driving in the lowest common denominator vehicle. The 2005 Golf has a manual gearshift, which I enjoy. I personally love driving stick, since it enhances your feeling of control over the vehicle and lets you add a little to the acceleration as the circumstances to demand. Power doors, windows, side mirrors are all there. It has cruise control, which I've grown more reliant on, so I don't have to monitor my speed as much during a longer drive. The interior is nothing out of the ordinary, but after driving Hondas most of my adult life, it feels new to me, with the slight design differences between a German and a Japanese car. At over 100,000 miles, the Golf I drive still feels solid, and I like the handling of the steering wheel. It feels very responsive and that gives confidence. On top of that, I've found the gas mileage to be better than expected.

Based on recent events you would expect the brand Volkswagen to have lessened in quality from it's prestigious aura. Despite the emissions scandal in the diesel cars, the gasoline powered golf has been nothing but good to me. Although the parts and repair can be expensive, the frequency of malfunctions is very low. The car is good on gasoline, and runs smooth, even 11 years and 160k miles later. The AC still blows cold, the electronics work, and the factory radio still plays LOUD!