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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Forget the badge, this is a good car.

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

    Bit surprised but understood after I took them up the road!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No they don't sell it any more but if they did I wouldn't not. Had a shock when read up on the car after I brought it. Yes it does burn more oil they any car I have owned but what do you expect when it's 180 bhp from a 1.4 It's fun cheap to run and insure, don't be put off by the reports!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Just brought scirocco dsg.

  • 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?

    £9,400

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2015

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not really.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed a automatic but didn't want to not have good performance.

    What was the dealer like?

    Helpful but the car was supplied with the oil not even registering on the dip stick. ( oil pressure present).

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Surprisingly quick, great fun on your own and handling is confidence inspiring.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Only a broken front spring, becoming more common according to the garage.

    What's most practical about your car?

    5 doors,.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Flappy paddles.