Volkswagen Golf GTI (2005 - 2008) 2.0 GTI 5d (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Boy racer with a proper car
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Liked very much with the quality of VW
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes because its a fantastic car to drive
What are you likely to buy next?
Nothing for a few years assuming the car lives up to expectations but after that, possibly a BMW M3 or Nissan Skyline
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£11,990
When did you buy the car?
January 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Cheaper than the listed Parker's price, plus included inbuilt dvd player and sat nav all from manufacturer
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Performance and good Volkswagen build quality
What was the dealer like?
very helpful, refurbed all 4 alloys from bad kerbing from last owner
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fantastic and loadsa fun
What's it like to park?
fairly easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Corrosion on alloys and rear VW badge, aside from that, nothing
What's most practical about your car?
fantastic torque, and pulls easily even in low revs
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
turbo
