Vw 96 Golf Manual
The Golf is the descendant of the wondercar that started the econobox trend in the U.S. In 1975, Volkswagen introduced the Rabbit to Americans (elsewhere, this car was known as the Golf). Stubby and blocky in style, the Rabbit was inexpensive, fun to drive, and sipped fuel. Unfortunately, it also broke down, rusted quickly, and cost more than most were willing to pay to maintain.
A switch to production in the United States doomed the Rabbit, and VW finally replaced it with an all-new hatchback - this time bearing the Golf name - in 1985. The Golf was similarly stubby and blocky in style, inexpensive, fun to drive and sipped fuel. It too broke, rusted and cost extra to maintain. VW aficionados swore by them, though, claiming that once you found a mechanic who could fix one properly, VW ownership was like a cool club that only the automotively astute wanted to join.
Great for aficionados, but Volkswagen needed a broader customer base to keep afloat in the States. The third-generation Golf is stubby and blocky in style. It is fun to drive. It sips fuel, though not as frugally as it should. It is affordable.
It is also supposed to dispel reliability fears by offering a 10 year/100,000 mile warranty on the powertrain, which VW advertises heavily. Since its arrival in 1993, we haven't heard any horror stories about maintenance costs, breakdowns or rust, so maybe this Golf will do the trick for Volkswagen. Then again, VW must contend with a U.S. Market that historically, at least, has dismissed hatchbacks as bargain-basement vehicles.
However, Volkswagen sales have been on the upswing since the car was introduced, and VW management is beginning to pay closer attention to the desires of American consumers. For 1996, VW splits its hatchback ranks into distinct Golf and GTI lineups; last year's two-door Golf Sport and GTI VR6 go to the performance-oriented GTI side, while the four-door GL hatchback remains on the practical Golf side. The Golf GL is powered by the familiar 2.0-liter inline four that manages 115 horsepower and 122 pound-feet of torque at 3,200 rpm.
A five-speed manual is standard, and a four-speed automatic is optional. Fuel economy isn't great for an economy car - the Golf is rated at 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway with a manual and 22/28 with an automatic.
In mid-1995, Volkswagen promised that Golf buyers would have another engine choice for 1996 - a 1.9-liter Turbo Direct Injection (TDI) diesel four-cylinder capable of delivering nearly 50 mpg on the highway, along with considerably more low-end power. However, this engine option was delayed, and TDI models weren't readily available to U.S. Buyers until the Golf was redesigned midway through the 1999 model year.
Standard features in the Golf GL include dual front airbags, power locks, an alarm system, height adjustable seatbelts, 14-inch wheels, a 60/40-split folding rear seat (yielding 41 cubic feet of cargo space) and a rear window wiper and defroster. New this year are a glovebox, retractor locking seatbelts (so you can get your kids' car seats snugged down more securely) and a central locking switch. Features that most people are sure to want, like air conditioning, a stereo with a cassette player (and eight speakers) and antilock brakes, are all on the options list, along with luxuries like a CD changer and power moonroof. Our experience has shown that the Golf would be a rewarding car to own and drive.
Though not particularly speedy, it keeps up in traffic with no problem and feels stable at highway speeds. Unlike most economy cars, the Golf's suspension and steering communicate with the driver, and even in the guise of a four-door hatchback with seating for five and 17 cubic feet of luggage capacity (with the rear seats in use), it could actually be called fun to drive. Certainly, the Golf lacks the stellar reliability record of competitors like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, but for those seeking a bit more individuality and fun in an economy car, it might be worth the risk. Last year's two-door Golf Sport and GTI VR6 models become a separate nameplate called simply the GTI. Meanwhile, Volkswagen trims down the remaining Golf lineup, leaving only the four-door GL hatchback for 1996. Upgrades include a smoother shifting automatic transmission, new cloth upholstery, the addition of a glovebox, retractor locking seatbelts (for more secure child-seat installation), easier-to-use height adjustment for the front belts, a central locking switch on the dash and a warning tone to remind you that you've left the headlights on.
Additionally, VW removes the Roman numeral 'III' designation from the Golf's exterior badging and adds Catalina Blue as an exterior color. I purchased her online through E-Bay. The selling price was $3500, which at the time, was about $800 under book value. I flew out to Logan Intnl, picked her up and drove her back to Michigan all in a 26 hour period. Even with the flight, I was under book price, and she managed 39 mpg on the trip across New York state, and Canada.
I have had 5 years of trouble free ownership, this past year she had some electrical difficulties, but I will get that repaired. The 2 liter, four door, manual transmission was what I wanted and needed for a 3 person family car. I have driven her to New Jersey once, and the UP of Michigan about 5 times.
She waxes my wifes Taurus on the road, and is comfortable. I bought this baby new in '96, have 105,000 miles on it. No major, unexpected repairs, except mufflers (3 times); and the usual tune-ups, tires.
The paint still looks great, I waxed yearly for first few years. It's built solidly, the interior is spartan but very functional (ingenious use of texturized plastics). It has never had a squeak or rattle, and still looks great in and out. I'll drive it until it dies, which might be a long time - as I see other reviews with much more than 100,000 miles. This is an uncomplicated, reliable - (Knock on Wood) - fun to drive, solid car, and I love it. More about the 1996 Volkswagen Golf Used 1996 Volkswagen Golf Overview The Used 1996 Volkswagen Golf is offered in the following submodels: Golf Hatchback, Golf Diesel.
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Overview Redesigned Golf and Jetta models appeared in California first and then made their way to the rest of the country by 1994. All except the earliest production 1994 models came with standard dual airbags, replacing the door-mounted automatic front shoulder belts. The sole engine for 1993 and ’94 Golfs was a 115-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Most Jettas got that engine too, but the top-line GLX model got a 172-horsepower V6. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard on all Golfs and Jettas, and a new 4-speed electronic automatic was optional, except on the GTI.
Yearly Updates 1995 Golf/Jetta Joining the Golf/Jetta family for 1995 is the hot new Golf GTI VR6, plus two other Golf models. The new GTI comes standard with the 172-horsepower 2.8-liter V6 engine, teamed with a standard 5-speed manual transmission. An electronic 4-speed automatic is optional.
Also, all Golfs and Jettas get height-adjustable manual front seatbelts with emergency tensioners, side impact door beams that meet 1997 federal standards, and daytime running lights. 1996 Golf/Jetta A dashboard-mounted glovebox, absent since it was displaced by a passenger-side airbag during the 1994 model year, returns on all models. Also, the seatbelts now have emergency locking retractors that eliminate the need for locking clips with child safety seats. In addition, a new dashboard switch for the central locking system can lock and unlock all doors and the trunk. Last year’s Golf Sport model has been renamed GTI, but is not to be confused with the GTI VR6, which also comes as a 2-door hatchback, but is powered by the 2.8-liter V6 rather than the base 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. 1997 Golf/Jetta Volkswagen’s economical diesel-powered Jetta TDI and new GT models made their U.S.
In May, two late-arriving specialty models were also released–the Golf Trek and Jetta Trek–both equipped to appeal to young “Gen-Xers” and others caught up in the mountain-bike craze. The TDI features VW’s 90-horsepower, 1.9-liter direct injection diesel, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The combo produces eye-popping fuel economy of 40 mpg in the city and 49 mpg on the highway.
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The new Jetta GT includes many of the sporty touches of the top-line GLX, such as alloy wheels, rear spoiler, and fog lamps. The interesting new Trek models start out as GL models and add the following: roof-mounted bicycle rack, Trek mountain bicycle, special cloth seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, sport instrument gauges, delay-off interior lights (Jetta), floormats, cargo net, roof-mounted whip antenna, dark-tinted taillight lenses, foglights, and alloy wheels. 1998 Golf/Jetta Optional on both the Golf and Jetta are seat-mounted front side airbags. Also, the Golf GTI gets red interior trim accents, silver-faced gauges, and 7-spoke alloy wheels.
VW continued selling this generation Golf/Jetta into 1999 until new models were ready. The basic engine for Golf III and Jetta III models is an overhead-cam 2.0-liter engine that provides 115 horsepower at 5400 rpm and 122 pound-feet at 3200 rpm. The GTI VR6 and Jetta GLX use VW’s unique new 2.8-liter V6, which made its debut in the 1993 Passat GLX. It cranks out 172 horsepower at 5400 rpm and 173 pound-feet of torque at 4200 rpm.
A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on all Golfs and Jettas, with a new 4-speed electronic automatic an available option. Beginning in 1997, VW’s 90-horsepower, 1.9-liter direct injection turbodiesel, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission arrived to power the Golf/Jetta TDI models. The combo produces eye-popping fuel economy of 40 mpg in the city, 49 mpg on the highway. The 4-cylinder models have adequate acceleration from a standing start and lively passing power with either transmission.
Vw Golf 4 Automatic
The 4-speed automatic downshifts promptly, providing adequate power for passing, but lacks smoothness. Naturally, acceleration is a bit friskier and fuel economy is better with the standard 5-speed manual. We averaged 23.8 mpg with the automatic and 26.5 mpg with the 5-speed. The GTI VR6 and GLX Jetta models with their 2.8-liter V6 deliver very impressive acceleration, but be prepared to pay extra. Unlike their predecessors, the current models don’t suffer the constant thumping from the suspension and tires.
Road noise is still prominent at highway speeds and the exhaust is too loud when cruising at 60-65 mph. Like the previous models, these third-generation Golf and Jetta models have sporty handling for family cars. The steering is firm, and the tires grip well when taking turns at high speeds. The dashboard has a functional layout, with all controls mounted high for easy operation while driving.
Since they ride on the same 97.4-inch wheelbase as the preceding models, interior space is about the same. All body styles have ample cargo space and the Jetta’s trunk is huge when compared to the car’s compact size. Trouble Spots Climate control Description: If ventilation knobs become hard to operate or no air is being directed to the floor vents, it is possible the air distribution flaps have malfunctioned. (1994) Engine stalling Description: If the engine occasionally loses power, stalls, or stumbles, the problem may be vibration of the mass airflow sensor.
(1994-95) Hard starting Description: Intermittent no-start or stalling condition is often due to the #3 relay. No trouble codes are stored in computer. (1993-96) Poor drivability Description: Magnetic interference can cause drivability problems if the shielding for the oxygen-sensor wiring is damaged. (1994) Rough idle Description: Backfires due to faulty plugs dislodge the idle control damper from the rear of the VR6 engine causing rough, or no idle.
(1994-98) Suspension noise Description: A dull clunking noise from the front end may be due to too much free play in the upper MacPherson strut bearings. (1994-95) Tire wear Description: Cupping of the rear tires may be caused by too much positive rear toe, which is corrected by replacing the rear-axle stub shafts. (1993-96) Water leak Description: Leaks at the bulkhead should have been corrected during predelivery inspection. Recall History 1994-95 Description: Jack could collapse during use. 1994-95 Description: Misrouted rear brake line could be damaged by chafing, which may result in leakage and diminished braking in one circuit. 1994-95 w/V6 engine Description: Improper material was used in manufacturing radiator-fan motor shaft for VR6 engine, causing shaft to wear and become noisy; shaft could seize, rendering fan motor inoperative and eventually causing engine to overheat and stall. 1994-96 Description: Bolts securing front hood latch can loosen over time, causing disengagement of hood striker from latch and possible unexpected opening of hood.
1997-98 Jetta Description: If the vehicle is driven with a rear flat tire, the fuel-tank filler neck can wear, causing a fuel leak and possible fire.