Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2009 - 2012) 1.6 TDi (105bhp) Match 5d (2012/12) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Probably that I am boring.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like the colour (steel grey met.).
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. I have already had one 'accident' where the 'Hill Hold Assist' caused the car to roll into a fence. I thought I had applied enough handbrake but it was the HHA that was holding the car and 2 seconds later it released and the car rolled.
What are you likely to buy next?
Looking for a MK5 with the 1.9 TDi PD engine. The 1.6 TDi is nowhere near as economical as claimed. In fact, it returns much the same as the Bora (50 MPG) on a journey for journey comparison but the claimed 'Combined' consumption is 62 for the 1.6 compared with 54 for the 1.9.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£18,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
This was a 'pack' car so good discount off list price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a hatchback after owning 2 Boras.
What was the dealer like?
OK, but didn't explain features, like the fact that I would be driving in daytime with main beam on (Daytime Running Lights).
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Boring
What's it like to park?
OK but I like to turn down both door mirrors so that I can see the white lines when reversing into a bay. If I do this and then try to return them to the driving position I have to adjust both of them.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
Plenty of passenger space.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None, in fact I wish I could turn off some of the dumb features, like the fact the Air Conditioning randomly turns on with the blower.
