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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I like a sport looking hatchback that is a safe, reliable and quality motor.

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

    Love it, lots of people have commented on how nice it is.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes definitely. I would go for the GT model next time with the bigger and more refined engine.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Before I had this one it was between a Golf or a Civic but I think the next one will almost likely now to be another Golf!

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £3,995

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes the car did have slight blemishes to the paintwork only in a couple of places but this helped with the asking price and I have managed easily.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted a VW for the quality and reliability.

    What was the dealer like?

    Brilliant, really helpful, friendly and wasn't at all pushy.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Excellent! Drives like new, cutch is light, the gearbox nice and precise, the engine is excellent and pulls like a train. So impressed with the low down punch it has.

    What's it like to park?

    One word -.Easy!

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No nothing, been faultless so far.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nice sized boot and handy storage places.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    With not having them before, the auto headlights and speed locking are great.