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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Doesnt follow the crowd.

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

    They love it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, perhaps the auto version though.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Seat Leon DSG FR or Seat Altea Xl.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £7,000

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes paid 7k but got 2 new tyres and warranty for 12 months. Also got 3k for my old golf gt TDI.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Not a golf!

    What was the dealer like?

    Superb, Alan Wright of Kirkby Cross Motors is great, wouldn't hesitate from buying from him again.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Like a dream, pulls like a train and leaves most things standing.

    What's it like to park?

    A dream. Parking sensors would be nice though.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Oh yes, 4 injectors (warranty sorted though as all VAG cars with TDI 170 engines have been recalled due to a fault) DPF has been removed as it was faulty. Heater blender replaced as was noisy.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Cruise control. How did I live without it.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Bluetooth. Very good system.