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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Captain Sensible

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

    Admire the 'thick metal' clunk of the doors & staggered at interior build quality

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Maybe a VRS model, but at my age I prefer the no bucket type seats as they are more comfortable on longer journies.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes - bartered hard againsgt internet prices

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Good value - with mud flaps & side strips & mats included plus metallic paint. I have been a VW fan for years, but this car has excellent interior materials, comfortable seats & this Tdi 1.9 engine has been well proven in the last 13 years.

    What was the dealer like?

    First class

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Little bit of body roll & some wind noise from mirrors at 70 mph, but other than that first rate

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not yet

    What's most practical about your car?

    Interior space & a brilliant little bit of plastic in the boot that stops small items from rattling around.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    On Board Computer for instant MPG