Volkswagen Golf GTI (2013 - 2017) 2.0 TSI GTI 5d DSG (2014/64) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm a mug and bought a GTi because of its reputation.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
That VW is a company to avoid.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Overall ownership proposition and experience is disappointing.
What are you likely to buy next?
Do not know.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£30,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
No
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Poor
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
No engine braking, reasonably fast, reasonably refined.
What's it like to park?
Easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Xenon headlamps usually have condensation on the inside of the lens covers.(VW says this is not a fault and is to be expected) Windscreen difficult to see through when it rains. SatNav freezes. Various rattles inside cabin. Handbrake sticks on.
What's most practical about your car?
Small and easy to park.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Reversing camera.
