Volkswagen Passat CC (2008 - 2011) 2.0 GT TDI CR 4d DSG (2008/58) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I don't know ask someone else, I like it like driving it, can afford to drive it and I think it looks good, I have no idea what tat says about me and could care less.

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

Ask them, though my best friend has a Nissan GT-R and he drove the CC and loved it. Not as a replacement or benchmark to his obviously but belive me that's praise indeed.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, I'd look for cruise control and probably the 170PS model other than that I'd have the same again, there aren't that many around so it's a bit different yet it's still practical, economical and good to drive.

What are you likely to buy next?

Thats a hard one, Jag XF, Merc CLS of maybe another CC.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£12,000

When did you buy the car?

June 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

I got a reasonable deal, I'd travelled quite a way to get the specification I wanted which is always difficult when buying used so the salesman knew he wouldn't have to deal very hard.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I always loved the shape when the car was first launched and when I got around to driving one I new it was the right compromise for me.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly, helpfull.

What's it like to drive?

Very easy to drive, not the most engaging and doesn't like wet roundabouts, though that could be the cheap tyres, I'll upgrade these when they're worn. It makes te shortest or longest trip a pleasure, the DSG auto box and auto hold mean stop start traffic or motorway queues are as stress free as possible. Comfortable seats are a boon, the only extra I would have specced from new is cruise control.

What's it like to park?

Quite easy, you need to switch off auto hold for some manouvers especially if on hilly ground but with the optional audion and optical parking display and good mirrors I haven't had a problem yet.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No

What's most practical about your car?

For a coupe shape it has a usefully large good shaped boot. The heated and ventilated seats and climate control make it a good place to be in the recent heatwave. It is proving to be very economical.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Sat Nav, Bluetooth for phone, HDD for music, Optical parking display, panoramic roof, DSG gearbox, heated and ventilated seats, nappa leather the combination of everything just makes it special.