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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Kids and wife prefer it to my old Mondeo

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A newer Octavia, or a BMW

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes - decent trade-in on my Mondeo and the cambelt was changed prior to purchase

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Reputation - does all an Audi can do, at a much lower price

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly and helpful

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fine - feels solid

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Impressive fuel eceonomy (averaging 65mpg according to the trip computer) and bootspace is good

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Stereo and trip computer