• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I dont mind getting wet feet when i am driving I am tight cos i drive a diesel

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

    They liked the build quality and reliability reputation which they have now been set straight on....

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No definately not... When dealers give a full warranty they should sort out the problems without issue..Paid good money didnt get the product for it

    What are you likely to buy next?

    It wont be a volkswagen thats for sure

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £7,900

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    About the going rate at the time so average score there...

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Volkswagen have a good reputation build quality etc

    What was the dealer like?

    Not too pushy like most not helpfull when i took car back under warrenty for footwells filling with water said wouldnt cover the cost...

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Nice and comfortable shame about the splashing your feet problem when it rains heavily

    What's it like to park?

    Nice and easy to park must remember to pack snorkel tho incase of rain

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Power steering rack seals at approx 75k Passenger front and rear footwells like filling with water...

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good fuel economy approx 50mpg big boot for size of car

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Not overly blessed to begin with but the air con works well...