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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Discreet

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

    Like it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Depends what I get for it

    What are you likely to buy next?

    VW Golf

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £12,900

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not really, paid list price but got a fair PX on trade in vehicle.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    VW reputation

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful, supplied mats, flaps and full tank of fuel.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very smooth, need to work the engine a bit harder as its only 1400cc but cruises at 70mph no trouble.

    What's it like to park?

    No problems

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No apart from a current drain on the radio repaired under warranty.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Size and luggage space, 5 door access.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Love the blue back lights on the instruments.