Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2013 - 2020) 2.0 TDI Bluemotion Tech SE 5d DSG (2013/13) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I like understated excellence in a competent car that is a great all rounder.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Like smooth ride & quiet drive.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but would like VW to put the petrol 150tsi ACT into the SE/Match trim to avoid costly GT trim & firm ride on GT.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Golf or perhaps a Honda FR-V if ride good.
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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?
£17,100
When did you buy the car?
July 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Car was ex Avis 14 months old and 12K miles so £1,100 under book in weekend sale.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a Mk 7 Golf &.my first auto after 43 years a driver.
What was the dealer like?
Friendly but car damaged by salesman just before pick up and fit of VW rear parking sensors a big problem as never got to work. Eventually VW fitted factory parts and worked then. Damage rectified well but took shine off getting a new to me car.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Mk 7 Golf so simply brilliant. Quietest diesel ever owned.
What's it like to park?
Fine once familiar with DSG auto.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not since rear parking sensors sorted.
What's most practical about your car?
The adoptive cruise control is great & works well with DSG auto. The electronic auto hold works well & avoids holding car on brake at junctions. Took a while to learn how to brake into auto hold and not initiate start/stop.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Adaptive Cruise control. Knocking DSG auto into Sport mode for swift overtaking.
