• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Likes quality perhaps.

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

    They think its posh ?

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Possibly, with the more economical new 2l turbo engine.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Who knows, depends on what bargain is available when I look.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £12,700

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes. Only £12700 for an 11 month old car with just 60miles from a VW dealer. With metallic paint, ipod connector and leather.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Price, equipment and driving experience

    What was the dealer like?

    Great, managed a little bit of haggling to get to price.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Brilliant. Has great grip and corners very well, better than my 55 plate Civic R. Nice linear performance too. It is smooth and comfortable. 31 mpg easy on very short distance and 38mpg on long distance.

    What's it like to park?

    A pain in the rear, literally as I can't see where the rear ends when reverse parking.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Huge, remote opening boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Auto dimming rear view, auto lights, auto wipers and electric lumbar support.