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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Understated quality. I purposely went for the grey rather than the DBP.

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

    They like it. Although some have questioned how much fuel I'm having to put in it!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, it's a good, well equipped car.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another Volkswagen - I own four others as well as this and have had around six others in the past!

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Think so. Got the price to where I wanted it.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Very friendly, one man band.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quick (although not very quick). And the noise is addictive. Handles well and never runs out of puff on hills. Bit thirsty.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy enough. Has rear parking sensors and the curved front is easy enough to deal with as I'm tall. Only thing is I sometimes have to think where I'm parking it.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    MAF failed. That's it so far touch wood!

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good size. Not too big, not too small. The only other things that would be nice are a bit better fuel economy, bigger boot (the 4WD eats into it a fair bit) and cruise control.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Fully optioned up - folding mirrors, sat-nav, sunroof, heated leather, xenons etc, etc.