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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not sure really.

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

    Dont know.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Absolutely great car although VW have bottled it and dont use the turbo petrol anymore in the passat.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Don't know.

  • 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?

    £11,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Absolutely £23,000 car one year old 8000 miles on the clock. Bargain at £11,000.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    VW GTi 200 BHP engine in a saloon with a boot big enough for pram etc.

    What was the dealer like?

    Ok but I knew what I wanted they didn't realise it was a turbo they kept on telling me it wasn't so I just bought it and laughed all the way to the bank.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great a Golf GTi saloon that people don't realise it is.

    What's it like to park?

    It very big I had rear parking sensors fitted after I pranged it a couple of years ago its like a barge but you get used to it.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Radiator replaced earlier this year electronic handbrake button also other than that no problems.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Wolf in sheeps clothing but can do 40mpg if you want it to. Great for a 200BHP petrol car.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    IPod cradle in glove compartment.