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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Sensible

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

    Very comfortable.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes because of the back up by VW themselves, however I would never use a WV dealer because of the charges.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    VW Golf.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Bought by friend from an auction of cars from VW.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Always had Passats since 1983.

    What was the dealer like?

    N/a

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Will cruise all day at 80mph and very responsive.

    What's it like to park?

    Quite difficult because of size and unable to see boot or front so it is difficult to judge the length of the car.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Turbo had to be replaced 2 years ago and all injectors replaced by VW

    What's most practical about your car?

    Interior size and my wife gets 55/60 mpg which is great with the cost of fuel.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?