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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    You prefer quality and understatement.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    They love it, think its really comfortable, fancy and quick.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I wouldn't buy this one, i'd most likely go for the GTD instead.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Probably a GTI or GTD.

  • Buying experience

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,800

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2015

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    It wasn't particularly a bad deal, got a few nice things chucked in to the price.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Was fast enough for my liking and very good fuel, i'm a through and through petrol head and still love it.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very pushy, got the impression they wouldn't let me out of the dealership without paying.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Really nice, pulls quickly in every gear and the gearchange is nice and precise, albeit a little long.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy, front and rear parking sensors ensure that.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Early days yet but nothing so far.

    What's most practical about your car?

    How big it is for a hatchback.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The MFD and the DAB radio by far.