Volkswagen Golf GTI (2005 - 2008) 2.0 GTI 5d (2007/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I like a powerful car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
My kids want it!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Most definitely. Economical and powerful. Reliable.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another one or the Sirocco version.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£14,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reduced price, lots of things thrown in,alloys all revamped.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Very cooperative.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Brilliant! Amazing amount of power. Cruises on motorway at whatever speed you want.
What's it like to park?
Good but has a little blind spot in that you cant see the bonnet.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Turbo broke down several times when just purchased. Dealer had it in each time and finally kept it in and gave me a car until he found all the faults. Also radio aerial went wrong; immediately replaced it. This all happened in the first 3 months. Its been fantastic since!
What's most practical about your car?
5 doors, comfy.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Computer for fuel consumption etc.
