Volkswagen Golf Estate (2013 - 2020) 2.0 TDI GT 5d DSG (2013/63) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I like bland but comfy cars. That I have a boring life with no friends. That I value function over form (this bit is a compliment).
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nice, but no looker. V60 and Mazda6 so much better looking.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Surprisingly, yes, I might... My days of fun driving are now long gone, mind you.
What are you likely to buy next?
Pagani Zonda. (in my dreams) Maybe a Mazda 6 or Volvo V60 would suit my style better... They may not be as good in some areas dynamically but they seem to offer more character. (If only Saab still existed...).
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
February 2016
Did you get a good deal and why?
Price was okay, spec sheet was good.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
No special reasons, other than looking out for an estate, if not a bmw i3.
What was the dealer like?
Dealing with salespeople - some were very good, some were average, some were unhelpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fluid, direct, fast, smooth. Good gearchange. But no fun. Nevertheless it's a nice place to get you from A to B.
What's it like to park?
Pretty good. Park assist takes longer than parking manually, but still quite fun to use.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Street cred is what's wrong with it in the first place. Give me the blaandest thing on the menu.
What's most practical about your car?
Excellent practicality. Especially as this is first estate car. So many storage areas. Like the underseat storage.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Park assist, adaptive cruise, dynamic chassis control is nice but unnecessary option.
