Volkswagen Golf GTI (2005 - 2008) 2.0 GTI 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It's a five-door silver family hatchback. To the proletariat it's fairly anonymous (which is a good thing).
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Currently saving up for the MKVI GTi!
What are you likely to buy next?
...see above.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£11,500
When did you buy the car?
February 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Dealer did everything to get me into car... Reduced APR rate, increased offer on my car, decreased price, etc...
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was all the car I'd ever wanted. Practical, realatively frugal and not as chav as Civic Type R or Focus ST.
What was the dealer like?
Excellent. Arnold Clark Renault (Bearsden).
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Calm, uneventful and solid... until the taps are opened, then :)
What's it like to park?
Easy. Mid-sized hatch.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No.
What's most practical about your car?
Five doors and easy to drive.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
2.0T FSi engine.