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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not much! Sensible buy if a little dull. I quite like the looks and have the last laugh as it is a bargain used buy.

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

    OK, few comments.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Might consider Nissan Note or similar, certainly would go for 5 doors. Would buy used.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £6,600

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Bought privately with 11000 miles

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Replacement for old Golf GTi (1992)

    What was the dealer like?

    n/a

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Handling a bit unsettled especilly on bumpy surfaces, ride good though, gear box good, overall quite a good drive.

    What's it like to park?

    No problems, visibility average to rear.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Rear brakes seizing (seized calipers), horn failed (poor earth), a couple of minor rattles (loose glove locker screws and rattly a/c pipe)

    What's most practical about your car?

    Comfortable, good on motorway.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    multi CD player