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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    not a lot - its a passat.

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

    does not really get noticed.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes if I wanted a motorway cruiser. Does 45mpg which I think is ok but not fantastic.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    BMW

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £3,700

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Ok

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Auto/Tdi combo & motorway cruising

    What was the dealer like?

    ok

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Pretty good for a big car, the auto box saps a bit of the power and round corners its no greyhound but on the motorway its superb. Very solid and comfortable.

    What's it like to park?

    easy with the rear PDC.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing wrong as yet - went much better and used less fuel after a service.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Auto box & Tdi make great motorway cruising.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise Control