Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2004 - 2008) 1.9 SE TDI 5d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I am a poseur
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nice colour
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, preferred all previous models but this one and have had 4 Golfs on the run
What are you likely to buy next?
Already bought it... a Mazda 3
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,600
When did you buy the car?
January 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Thought so at the time
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed to after my previous car was written off
What was the dealer like?
OK, With an Arthur Daley rating of 2 out of 10.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Having had a mark IV golf previously it was not as nice to drive. Just didn't feel right.
What's it like to park?
Easy, light steering at parking speeds.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Headlights needed adjusting. Bonnet lock needed replacing due to rust and cable snapped as a result.
What's most practical about your car?
Fuel consumption
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
6 CD changer built into armrest
