Volkswagen Golf GTI (2013 - 2017) 2.0 TSI GTI 5d (2014/14) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I've bought another VW.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I like VWs.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definitely, easily the best car I've ever driven by a country mile. Fast, smooth, fairly economical and very refined.
What are you likely to buy next?
Golf GTi funnily enough.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£27,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Have 3 year PCP on it.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
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What was the dealer like?
Excellent, third VW I've bought from this dealer (Barnett's, Dundee). Salesman was courteous and I was able to test drive all models that I wanted to and no pressure was put on me (unlike some dealers in my native Aberdeen).
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Handling is extremely good as is the performance. However, can be civilised as well when required.
What's it like to park?
Very easy with parking sensors all round.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
The fact that it's very quick when you want it to be and very smooth and refined if you want as well, very versatile.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Adaptive Cruise Control and Electronic Parking Brake.
