• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    self assured,not flash,predictable,reliable.Bit of a wolf in sheeps clothing.

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

    nice car,bit boring,its a golf they say or is it?

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no,would get bit newer car with more toys and luxury

    What are you likely to buy next?

    passat estate 1.8 turbo yawn yawn!

  • 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 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    car had full history and a stack of invoices plus auto vr6 is like the proverbial hen's teeth

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    always wanted a vr6(v6)plus it has a big boot

    What was the dealer like?

    ok

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    fast very fast-crazy acceleration all the way to 140 and beyond but safewith it.ride is a little bumpy over uneven surfaces.take it easy over the speed humps!

    What's it like to park?

    no problems good visibility nicely weighted power steering

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    abs ecu light was on on dash sorted it out with used one.vw wanted £572 plus vat? zoiks!rear subframe bushes shot as were rear shocks

    What's most practical about your car?

    seats five with ease,boot big enough to earn a living people smuggling!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    love the auto for town driving with electronic adjustment to your driving style-no silly sport button.Shame no cruise though