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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Semi-mid life crisis...

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

    All love it. Friends always wanting to drive it! Love the colour (black).

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, all round good car. No, because petrol prices...

    What are you likely to buy next?

    VW Golf GT Sport TDi 170 DSG

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    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?

    July 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not really - paid full including extras.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Performance and pratically of a hatch!

    What was the dealer like?

    Not brilliant - used to dealing with Polo and standard Golf drivers.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Brilliant! LOVE THE DSG BOX!!!

    What's it like to park?

    Fine - normal I suppose. Parking sensors help...

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Rear wiper has a mind of its own but that's it! (45,000 miles.)

    What's most practical about your car?

    5 seats... (?!)

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Sat Nav. DSG gearbox, was originally a Auto hater but as soon as I drove this I had to have it!