Volkswagen Golf GTI (2005 - 2008) 2.0 GTI 5d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I like reliable, fast, desirable cars.

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

They all like it and many have asked me to take them for a drive.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Certainly. It is VW and it is a Golf. It is my 6th VW and I have loved them all.

What are you likely to buy next?

VW Golf Gti mark 7 ....................... if only.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,000

When did you buy the car?

February 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Not really, as the lovely looking mirror wheels were not VW and lots of problems and had to BUY new alloys (genuine VW). Air con packed up 2 months later but warranty oonly covered the first £100 of my £1000 bill !!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

It has always been on my wish list.

What was the dealer like?

Extremely nice at first but as I kept going back with complaints, he took a negative view. Would NOT use again.

What's it like to drive?

Perfection. IT never wheezes and I never have to change down unless I am really having a race !

What's it like to park?

Dead easy, altho, next time I will go for parking sensors.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Air-con packed up within 2 months, wheels had to be replaced with genuine VW -alloys, alarm does not work.

What's most practical about your car?

Does everything I need it for...... large loads, 4 passengers, speed !!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Auto lights, auto-wipers and now nice new air-con.