Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2009 - 2012) 1.6 TDi (105bhp) Match 5d (2012/62) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nothing
Would you buy this car again and why?
NO - apart from the better driving position and slightly lower road noise the Mazda 3 was an infinitely better thought out and designed car.
What are you likely to buy next?
Mazda 3 probably.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£18,500
When did you buy the car?
September 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Fair px deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
More compact and something with less road noise than my then 56 plate Mazda 3,.
What was the dealer like?
Good - provided several test drives and both a Polo and Golf.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A 1.6 TDI easy to drive in town and to park. Out of town - high gearing and virtually no torque below 1.5 k rpm means inflexibility, more gear changing and having to drive in a lower gear. Layout of cabin controls is v poor - using them is a pain (like heater switches, headlight adjuster, dash light control, w'screen wipers, and MFD display). Door mirror visibility mediocre, and cabin heater very very slow to warm up (1.6 tdi).
What's it like to park?
Quite easy - but the door mirrors make the effective width more than you would think.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
V early days - but cabin vibration at low speeds, and more condensation than expected.
What's most practical about your car?
Less than I hoped - better driving position than previous Mazda but thats about all.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None
