SEAT Altea Hatchback (2004 - 2015) 1.9 TDi Reference Sport 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love the looks but would not touch after the gearbox problems I’ve had.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No would never go for Seat again, big improvements required all round.
What are you likely to buy next?
Honda Civic
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Dealer very helpful happy with the price agreed.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Good looking car with more space than a normal family hatchback.
What was the dealer like?
Excellent.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
For a tall car the road handling is excellent but the noise from the road, engine, dashboard rattles and wind noise (due to the large window pillars) is horrendous
What's it like to park?
Not good, poor visibility out of the rear window and the reverse light has a dark tinted lens, looks good but is about as much use as a candle.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Started getting really annoying rattles from different areas of the dash, hate to say it but build quality not as good as my previously owned Ford. ALSO gearbox failure at 42000 miles, cost of repair over £2000 apparently a problem not unheard of with VWA group cars. AND parcel shelf hinge has become detached.
What's most practical about your car?
Heated rear screen to keep my hands warm while I’m pushing it!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
With two teenage children the leg room in the back is excellent.
