Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2004 - 2008) 1.6 SE FSI 3d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

My friends and family love the car

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes i certainly would, in a heatbeat. The costs can be higher than equivalent other cars, particularly the service, but it's worth every penny

What are you likely to buy next?

Another VW Golf, hopefully the next model up, sport or GT

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£13,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think I got an excellent deal, when comparing similar used cars of the same model, most were a lot more expensive at other VW dealerships around the area. Mine was an ex demo with 6k miles on the clock and the exact trim, spec and particularly colour that I was looking for

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

It's a car that I've dreamed of owning since I was a kid

What was the dealer like?

The dealer was excellent. (Central Volkswagen), the sales person was very open and honest and extremely approachable. He went through everything with me and made sure that my needs were being met with the car I was buying. Unfortunatly, a few months after I bought the car, the dealership closed down.

What's it like to drive?

The drive is a dream. I've driven several cars in my time and I've never felt as confident behind the wheel until I got into this car. It's responsive, easy to drive and so comfortable you hardly notice the bumps in the road, it cruises easily and when you stop at a set of traffic lights - the car falls silent! I was most impressed with that part. Initially though, when you start the engine it can be quite noisy for the first few minutes.

What's it like to park?

I've no complaints with being able to park the car, I've got excellent vision all round the car. There is a bit of a blind spot, but all cars i've driven have that problem

Have you had any problems with the car?

So far I can safely say no and after 15 months, I hope it stays that way. I've just had it serviced and there was nothing untoward that came back from that.

What's most practical about your car?

It does what it says on the tin very well. Even for a 3 door it is extremely spacious for people in the back, which passengers have commented on on several occasions. The boot space is certainly big enough for me and I get good economy on the petrol consumption...

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The best gadget has to be the sunglasses holder on the roof. It's the simple things that impres me.