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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It says that I am level headed.

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

    They love the design.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    If I could afford it I would go with the Passat CC with its extra economy features ie the extra gear and blue motion.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    VW Passat.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £19,000

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Paid cash,not much discouint.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I loved the design of the car.

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly and professional.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Smooth ,it feels safe and as I keep it under 1800 revs most of the time it returns about 45mpg.

    What's it like to park?

    No parking sensors and it is a fairly large car but I am well versed in parking it ,so I have no problems.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    After one week the mother -board packed up and it has had a new clutch in the past 12 months.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Large boot ,reasonable fuel economy.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Electronic handbrake.