Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2004 - 2008) 1.6 SE FSI 5d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
No due to uncomfortable seats. Otherwise it was a good car.
What are you likely to buy next?
Have already bought a Toyota Auris with extremely comfortable seats.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not as good as I would have liked, they wouldn't come down on their price, even by £50 to get my business.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Good value
What was the dealer like?
Not great.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The most uncomfortable car I have ever ever driven. No matter what position I put the seat in I couldn't get comfortable. There seems to be no padding whatsoever on the seats and they are made for aliens with long bodies and long legs. Every time I got out of the car I was in pain with my back. I had a slipped disc 12 years ago and "voila" it came back within a day of driving the Golf. Be warned, if you suffer with back pain, this is not the car for you. Ended up selling car back to dealer at a loss as they wouldn't give me a refund. But it was worth every penny, health comes first every time.
What's it like to park?
Easy, due to parking sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing mechanical.
What's most practical about your car?
Size of boot, space inside.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Sunroof
