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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It says I am a boring practical middle aged man.

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

    My neighbour mistook it for his passat and tried to get in it! Same colour!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, when I've got no need for a buggy then I'm not going to ever buy an estate car ever again. But it is a great car for dads.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Audi A7 or the bigger A5. And a Porsche for the weekends.

  • 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?

    £10,000

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Awful deal but I bought the car in the Netherlands where prices are sky high.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Pretty solid and told it as it is.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fast but wallows a bit in corners.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy peasy. Good all round visibilty and good sensors.

  • 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?

    Everything. It really is a car for a middle aged dad. Would have like the coldbox on the newer modesl though.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Tilt options on the touchscreen means you can avoid sun glare.