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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    No longer a boy racer

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

    Solid and reliable. Good quality

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No - Too much money spent on suspension joints and brake discs.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Toyota Rav 4 (diesel)

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £15,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2000

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Average deal

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Demonstator

    What was the dealer like?

    Smug like all VW dealers seem to be

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Relaxing, little gear changing required Good visibility Handles well for a heavy car. Engine still starts first time after 210,000 miles

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Vacuum pump on turbo system. Front suspension joints have very little life - Very poor design. Front brake discs do not last long. Wipers front and back

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good size Very good fuel ecomony (50 MPG) Reliable. The engine is the best feature of this car hardly troubled after over 200,000 miles

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?