Volkswagen Golf GTI (2009 - 2012) 2.0 TSI GTI Edition 35 5d DSG (2012/61) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I like quality and performance.

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

Everyone that has seen the car has liked it and even more if they have travelled in it as a passenger .

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes as it is a dream to drive and I can't wait to get in the car and drive it again.

What are you likely to buy next?

As this model is no longer produced the new Golf R DSG .Possibly the 400 bhp model if it is produced.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£21,700

When did you buy the car?

January 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes good deal from Sytner Vw Harrogate . I viewed the car on the internet and dealer videoed the car both inside and out .Gave me a very good price on my existing gti did't lose much money on existing car as I had only owned the car since November 2012.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Already owned a 2011 vw gti and very impressed with quality of car and performance .Extremely exciting car to own and drive.

What was the dealer like?

Really excellent could not fault them .They even delivered my new car to my home over 300 miles away and collected part ex. The car was as described excellent condition as new basically. Nothing was too much trouble I am extremely fussy about my cars condition and spec has got to be first class and it was.

What's it like to drive?

Really excellent my previous 2011 Gti was good bunt this model far exceeds my expectations. Very fast and powerful and tremendous road holding. Everyone I know has commented on the car finish and general appearance being excellent.

What's it like to park?

Very good optical parking sensors including screen view inside the car is excellent.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Only problem I have had with the vehicle so far has been electric folding mirrors took various times to open. Vw dealer renewed passenger side mirror which was faulty now working as specified. I just can' t wait to get out to the car and drive best car I've owned and I have owned over 40 car since passing my driving test it really is a dream to drive.

What's most practical about your car?

Just about everything it's fast comfortable reasonable running costs.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

DSG gear box and sat nav optical parking etc the list goes on.