SEAT Altea Freetrack 4 (2007 - 2009) 2.0 TDi 5d (2007/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It says that i'm prepared to buy a great vehicle which is quite unique and is basically a vw/audi with a seat badge on it.Alot better value than buying into bmw etc,not into badge snobbery...
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Alot of people have remarked on how nice it looks!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definitely! A luxury gti!,Seat say 0-60 in 8.7 secs but it seems faster than that.I forgot to mention it has a haldex intelligent 4 wheel drive system which cuts in if the front wheels lose traction! 5 star euro ncap rating,i have'nt got the space to catalogue all this cars assets!
What are you likely to buy next?
Might keep this 10 yrs because of the way new cars depreciate but i'd probably buy another Seat/VW
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£18,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
I got a good part exchange trade in price for my previous car so it was'nt too bad...
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I was looking for a good looking,fast,roomy and reliable all rounder and the Freetrack 4 fitted the bill perfectly!
What was the dealer like?
Quite friendly but they all are when your talking money...
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
This car is a hidden gem.The diesel engine has got bags of torque and is reasonably quiet now i run it on premium diesel.It is very nippy and handles like it's on rails.I've had good handling cars before ie,Mk 2 gti,pug MI16 and believe you me this car handles superbly! To me this car is like a luxury gti that can rough it a bit too!
What's it like to park?
Visibility isn't brilliant at the back but it has decent size wing mirrors and you soon pick it up.The rear parking sensors are invaluable nowadays too...
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing at all
What's most practical about your car?
I'ts fast,spacious,economical and great to drive
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I'm just pleased with the spec,there's more than enough...
