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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It should say I like a quality car, unfortunately this one wasn't ... at all!

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

    Like it, it looks very nice.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Never, not from VW.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I am buying an Insignia. Much cheaper, more "toys" and more reliable.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £10,000

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    No - book price paid.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Liked the looks and trusted the badge.

    What was the dealer like?

    OK - Independent, used them before. Give away nothing even for returning customers.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quite powerful, tends to stall starting from standstill. Stutters a bit on gentle acceleration. Traction control is very rough in operation. Gears are a bit notchy.

    What's it like to park?

    Fine, no problems.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Lots - all electrical. Steering column lock module £400, Body Control Module £600, last service cost £550, Front indicator £45.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nothing specifically practical about it.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Touch screen CD multi changer, SD Card reader and radio.