• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I wouldn't like to say...

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

    Don't know

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, unreliable build quality.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Aston Martin (you never know...)

  • 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?

    £4,200

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, got £400 for my F-reg Jetta

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Cheap at the time and economical

    What was the dealer like?

    Sales team were friendly, but can't really say anything else about sales people.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Ok, but handling a bit hard and jumpy

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Hmmm, how long have you got? Rocker cover gasket gone four times now. Bought it with 28K, now got 71K. Oil sump replaced at 70K. Plastic door trim came off at 50K. Steering shaft replaced at 35K, thankfully under warranty (£600). Nearside suspension spring and bearing replaced at 45K.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Economical

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    None