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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    All liked it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Back to VW for me for the build quality and reliability.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £4,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Cam with a 6 month warranty.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looked good at a reasonable price.

    What was the dealer like?

    Same as they always are.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Good overall, particulalry on motorways using 6th gear.

    What's it like to park?

    Ok

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Poor bodywork which dents ans scratches easily, interior plastics look ok but feel cheap and flimsy, clunky gears, and the turbo went. similar problems to other owners re oil lights etc. got very expensive.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Interior and boot space.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Good dash layout.