Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2009 - 2012) 2.0 TDi (170bhp) GTD 3d DSG (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Sensible
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Not as impressive as the RangeRovers, Lexi & Porches in their drives BUT he is an accountant.
Would you buy this car again and why?
YES, balance of package at price remains outstanding for practical, comfortable real world driving.
What are you likely to buy next?
Golf GTD.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£22,345
When did you buy the car?
November 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
I believe a decent deal, 5 month old demo model, from iniital launch period when many dealers took demos onto their fleet, fully specced, with low mileage they wanted to shift .
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Balance of performance, comfort for 80 mile/day commuter travel & fuel economy.
What was the dealer like?
Professional, prepared to negotiate and highly aware of what other dealers trading their stock for.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not as frenetic as a GTI.
What's it like to park?
Pleasant
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
Balance of performance and economy, 25,000 miles a year at average 48 mph & 48mpg.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Adaptive chassis control.
