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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Professional, refined, likes quality.

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

    Great, plenty of room and power.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, for all round build quality, overtaking power and comfort.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another Golf TDI, maybe with a bit more spec.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £4,000

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    wanted a tdi engine

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fantastic amount of power through al gears, however it does wallow a bit through corners.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy, plenty of visibility

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No faults since purchased, it just keeps running and running.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Overtaking power band from 50-70

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Electric sunroof