Volkswagen Golf GTI (2005 - 2008) 2.0 GTI 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Maybe that i have been fairly successful without being over the top.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I would hope people would respect a great choice of car, and from many comments i have had since owning it, i believe this to be the case.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Absolutely. It is by far and away the best car i have ever owned and with the exception of some "supercars" you get to drive on "driving experience" days it is the best car i have ever driven.
What are you likely to buy next?
I will keep this car for as long as possible, and as yet not even thought about the possibility of replacing it.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£23,500
When did you buy the car?
May 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Because this car was in such demand at the time, the waiting list was about 4 months. We didn't expect to get a discount, but in light of all the extras we put on we were granted a £1000 discount.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
After much deliberation and comparison, this car ticked the most boxes and left a long lasting impression.
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful and informative. Assisted us on a number of test drives.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Man and machine in perfect harmony is the best way to describe it. Exhilaration and relaxation rolled into one and oozes quality when compared to its rivals. You get what you pay for.
What's it like to park?
No problem at all.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing at all
What's most practical about your car?
It can be a family car one minute whilst coasting around effortlessly, and the next minute you can go like grease lightning at a squeeze of the accelerator. Very exciting.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The leather interior is excellent, but the Xenon headlights with extending washer are a bit nifty.
