Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2004 - 2008) 1.6 S FSI 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Classy, understated, cool without being flashy and gimicky
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Quietly impressed
Would you buy this car again and why?
Would purchase a newer model or SE spec to get better spec (aircon + alloys) and hope earlier minor niggles (stereo, engine management light fault) ironed out.
What are you likely to buy next?
Golf, Auris, Mazda3
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
January 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
n\a
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Used as Long term rental car.
What was the dealer like?
n\a
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
ride and handling very good for base model with smallest wheel and tyre option, gearbox nice to use, engine smooth, big improvement over the previous model
What's it like to park?
easy with good visibility and nicely weighted PAS
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Stereo developed fault with reception, sound quality always poor, Engine management light came on in the outside lane of the M1, engine switched to 'limp home' mode which causes revs to be restricted. Lucky motorway was fairly empty. Solution was to leave car in 6th turn off ignition, turn back on and bump start at 65mph. Had to be taken away for software update!
What's most practical about your car?
styling, boot space, visibility, dashboard easy to use
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Was a base model so not too many toys (no aircon which is a joke on a car that cost this much)
