Volkswagen Caravelle (2003 - 2015) 2.5 TDI PD Executive (130ps) 5d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
More money than sense should have kept the Picasso
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they like it but they don't have to kive with it, jammed doors, flat battery, failed clutch etc etc
Would you buy this car again and why?
No I want something reliable
What are you likely to buy next?
No idea
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£28,500
When did you buy the car?
August 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes deal was below those offered by other volkwagin outlets
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a large van based vehicle for family and work
What was the dealer like?
Freindly and helpful
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great on motorways but chopy and uncomfortable on poor surfaces
What's it like to park?
Easy we have parking sensors but some car park spaces are tight but with slifing doors you can always get out of one of these even from the front seats.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Lots, gearbox replaced, clutch twice, battery jammed electric doors this first happened 2 days after taking delivery on holiday in devon. When the doors refuse to close you are stuck as you can't leave the car and it was full of luggage and kids. Not impressed I biought VW as I thought it was reliable. Even our Land Rovers were better than this.
What's most practical about your car?
Loads of space for people and luggage
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Electric doors were for 2 days until they refused to close and this happens fairly regularly