Volkswagen Touran (2010 - 2015) 1.6 TDI (105bhp) SE 5d (2012/61) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
When I've pointed out the faults ther are horrified that a modern car can be so badly designed.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not even if they were giving them away.
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably a Ford.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£22,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Bought through the motability scheme. I now suspect that although the car is new it is an older model from stock.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Easy access for my disabled wife. Good fuel consumption & room for our two dogs.
What was the dealer like?
Didn't have time to give me a proper test drive.Had to wait 8 days to have the headlights tested on a six week old car.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The steering is too light. The dipped headlights are totally inadequate. The seats are not good. The rear windscreen wiper only works occasionally. The interior lights are unpredictable.
What's it like to park?
Nothing special.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The dipped headlights can only be described as leathel.
What's most practical about your car?
Room for the dogs.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Decent stereo but it cuts out when reverse gear is engaged.
