Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2004 - 2008) 1.4 GT Sport L TSI (170ps) 3d (2008/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Sporty but conservative
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not sure, think i should have forked out another £2k and bought GTI. Alternatively a Leon FR / Cupra
What are you likely to buy next?
Seat Leon
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£19,400
When did you buy the car?
January 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not especiallly. Had to order factory build as no cars in dealer network. 3 month wait.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Understated yet sporty image, high quality machine
What was the dealer like?
Very good
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very good handling with stiff chassis and excellent brakes
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Minor problem with metallic rattle but sorted under warranty, was incorrectly fitted exhaust heat shield.
What's most practical about your car?
Economy
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Reverse parking sensors, Ipod dock
