• Summary

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Nothing

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

    Nothing really.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Wouldn't buy any VW again unless they agree a unilateral recall policy rather than just countries where they get the most complaints!

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • 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?

    £15,000

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    OK

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    4-motion & autohold.

    What was the dealer like?

    OK

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very good, when runs properly, but lumpy at moment until can get VW to agree to fix their design fault.

    What's it like to park?

    Autopark is useless as always a car immediately behind when trying to let car reverse, so have to abandon manoeuvre unless empty road.

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    VW Dealer said had to replace Intake Manifold at cost of £600+ and car running no better! VW want me to pay more to find fault, but refused. Internet indicates design fault and VW have recalled/replaced and extended warranty in USA & Canada, but not UK/Europe.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Autohold

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Autohold