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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Man of the people.

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

    I've not asked them.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, but possibly the estate version for the extra boot space.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another VW of some flavour or other.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £22,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Could probably have wrangled for better deal, but ultimately happy with agreed price.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted economical yet reasonably powerful petrol.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Effortless.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy with sensors front and rear.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Turn the key, select drive and go.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Adaptive Cruise Control & DSG gearbox take a lot of effort out of driving in slow moving traffic queues.