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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    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?

    September 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, managed to get good deal on rear parking sensors

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Bought for VW quality and felt Passat was unnecessarily long

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Good to drive but takes a mile to warm up.

    What's it like to park?

    Parking is best with the sensors I think and mirrors are useful as well. Anything longer would be tricky on London parking meter bays.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No, very reliable so far.

    What's most practical about your car?

    We find that it's not too big for town parking but is also good on the motorway. Size is just right.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Rear parking sensors