Volkswagen Golf SV (2014 - 2020) 1.6 TDI (110bhp) SE 5d (2014/14) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I made a wrong choice.

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

Most very surprised that i baught a VW as I had a Peugeot 3008 which looked much bigger and better and wonder why I changed to such a small looking car which is 3 inches lower to get into.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Never as its just such a bad pulling engine and really awful gear box ratios.

What are you likely to buy next?

Peugeot 3008 with its fabulous high torque 1.6tdi which would happily pull away from low revs in 6th gear so really relaxed driving and really nice close ratio 6 speed box with gear lever in nice high position.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

August 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Vw was very dear and extras as dual zone ac cost an extra 1000 euro.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Because i thought it would be good to drive.

What was the dealer like?

Very good.

What's it like to drive?

Really painfully disappointing as engine won't rev until you get to 1600 revs and with only 5 speed gearbox all gears are too far spaced so when you slow down below 1600 revs the dam thing just wont move so constantly changing.

What's it like to park?

Great to park as you know you are getting rid of such a frustrating drive for a while !!!

Have you had any problems with the car?

Wipers smear in my line of vision and screech sometimes.

What's most practical about your car?

Not much, Steering wheel is terrible as it has ridge in the holding position which irritates the palms of your hands and steering wheel angle is too slanted with raised driving position which should have got another knuckle joint.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Dual zone climate control.