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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That we've got other things to spend our money on, such as fine Burgundy wine

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

    they probably dont think about it very much

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Not this edition no. Too many things are tired and it's only 7 years old. We'll try the next generation . . .

    What are you likely to buy next?

    another Polo

  • 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?

    £3,800

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    It seemed ok at the time

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    my wife became a commuter

    What was the dealer like?

    ok

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    for a diesel without a turbo, it's actually quite therapeutic

    What's it like to park?

    Brilliant

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Fan control motor (dashboard out), anti-roll bar break, air-con, rear wash-wipe

    What's most practical about your car?

    60mpg. Yes, 60mpg. My wife drives 15 miles at between 30 and 50mph and that's what she gets.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    errr...the cup holder, perhaps