Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2004 - 2008) 1.6 Match FSI 5d (2007/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Good looking car, plenty of interest.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Every person who saw the car liked it until they saw how much time it spent at the dealers
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Considering it`s a VW (quality)I expected it to be a good car. To many faults which VW now say are characterstics. The MK5 Golf has a lot of faults VW are aware of and and do not like to admit. VW are prepared for you to keep returning to the dealer knowing they cannot fix the problems.
What are you likely to buy next?
Vauxhall Astra
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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?
£14,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Similar deal as car broker
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
VW badge lots of extras keen price
What was the dealer like?
Helpfull at time of sale. Poor aftersales
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Drives well, comfortable good road holding only spoilt by road and transmission noise.
What's it like to park?
Same as all current five door hatch backs.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
To much to mention, main points listed. Noisy steering, new steering rack fitted noise returned. Excessive road noise poor insulation all areas. Poor paintwork, ill fitting doors, noisy transmission. Noisy brakes.
What's most practical about your car?
Roomy, good fuel consumption, standard alarm.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Multifunction computer.
