• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Who cares!!

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

    Who cares - they probably think boring but then it is Vw`s best kept secret and most underated model!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes because it offers adequate space, comfort, refinement, ease of use and a solid safe feel for the money compared with rivals.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    The next shape Jetta as long as VW stick to current formula.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    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?

    November 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Bought from local franchise dealer so will have paid more for sure!

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I previously had one as a company car and liked it

    What was the dealer like?

    They are ok as far as dealers go. No pressure although knowledge of product was poor.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very easy car to drive with light controls and excellent seat comfort means it easily soaks up the miles. New common rail diesel a huge step forward in engine refinement compared with PD engines.

    What's it like to park?

    Better than the Passat.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing so far.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The huge boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    the auto dimming rear view mirror and auto headlights.