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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Like it, especially the colour (Elegant green metallic) which isn't really green, more of a greeny bluey mix

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    YES, maybe look for one with heated leather interior but other than that its got everything and does everything.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Octavia, Passat, A6, Leon

  • 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?

    £2,500

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    reliability, looks, size, economy, performance

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    smooth, very torquey, powerful enough to overtake safely on country roads

    What's it like to park?

    bit big, always seem to leave too much gap at the front or rear.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    What's most practical about your car?

    wonderful engine, I've had several 1.9 VAG diesels from 75HP - 160 and this engine whether it be in an A4, Octavia or Passat is the most economical

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Climate plus red/blue illumination