Prospective buyers should definitely consider buyinga used Volkswagen Golf, as this compact car has been in continuous production since 1974. This is Volkswagen’s best selling model and the world’s third best selling model. The car was initially produced as 2-door hatchback. A 4-door hatchback, station wagon, convertible and sedan cars were then made available. The first generation Golf was launched in May 1974, as a modern front wheel drive replacement of the Volkswagen Beetle and was sold as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the US. It had a water-cooled, front transverse engine and a front wheel drive design coupled with a hatchback style. This revolutionized the small car design in the automotive market. The latest Golf is the Mk6 that has a more aerodynamic design. It’s very fuel efficient and quieter than previous generations of the Golf. The interior has been overhauled to match the quality of the Mk4 while the user friendliness of the Mk5 has been retained. It has a 3.2 Liter VR6 engine, 6-speed gearbox, independent rear suspension, all wheel drive and electronic stability control. Other features include automatic climate control, anti-theft alarm, and model specific bodywork. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a turbo charging, direct shift gearbox and fuel stratified injection. The Pumpe Duse Unit Injector system engines have been replaced by the turbocharged direct injection diesel engines. An optional feature is the adaptive chassis control by which drivers could select normal, comfort or sports modes. This results in appropriate alteration behavior of vehicle suspension, steering and acceleration. All the body panels are built with galvanized steel to help prevent rusting. Apart from these features offered, its low cost makes the Volkswagen Golf an excellent buy. Before looking for used vehicles at local dealerships, it’s beneficial to research used car listings online. Consumers may also research CarsDirect for comprehensive listings of used Volkswagen Golf’s for sale.
