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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    A car with a bit of class, havent met anyone who dislikes it yet

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    the car is great, but i think i would need something with a little more grunt under the bonnet, a mk3 gti possibly

    What are you likely to buy next?

    a few possibilitys are Golf Gti Alfa romeo 147 Audi A3/A4 toyota celica

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £700

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Got as a part ex to clear

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    VW reliability

    What was the dealer like?

    Not a vw specialist

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Sporty seats are supportive and comfortable its pokey, but for a 1.8 the engine is lacking a bit of power at only 90bhp suspension is a bit too soft and body roll is a bit of an issue Motorways drives are a bit noisy but it does 70 - 90 quite happily

    What's it like to park?

    i find it very easy, visibility is good

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Exhaust backbox blowing at 84000 miles front ns wishbone bushing at at 90000 miles battery at 94000 miles

    What's most practical about your car?

    split rear seats

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    sunroof