Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2009 - 2012) 1.6 TDi (105bhp) S 5d (2009/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm not a cheapskate - cheaper cars in same niche but...
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
No much.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes
What are you likely to buy next?
Mk VII when available next year, another diesel, not sure if Bluemotion version is really cost effective for me...
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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?
£15,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
S model with good options.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Available from stock in 2 days with good options for S model, radio upgrade, centre console, iPod connection, alloys, parking sensors at price much below SE trim.
What was the dealer like?
Helpful to find car for delivery in 2 days.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Steady, practical, comfortable, suprisingly nippy for a diesel, quiet when cruising. 52+mpg average over 38k miles.
What's it like to park?
Easier with the sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Some misfiring and ingition problems - injector contoller, fixed under warranty, OK now.
What's most practical about your car?
Its a Golf, does what its designed to do.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Parking sensors and radio upgrade.
