SEAT Ibiza (1999 - 2002) 1.4 .cool/S 5d (01) (2000/X) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

It says you got ripped off and will no doubt lose a lot of money.

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

They do like the colour but apart from that say its got to go!

Would you buy this car again and why?

No definately not, not nippy enough for a 1.4 too many problems to make it worth having.

What are you likely to buy next?

alfa romeo 147 or peugeot 306

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,900

When did you buy the car?

August 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

No. Paid £2600 and a £300 part ex as was desperate for a new car. Was completely ripped off and have had nothing but problems since.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Loved the look of the car from my childhood

What was the dealer like?

Local used car sales lot. Seemed good enough with good reviews.

What's it like to drive?

Slow to build up speed. Loud on the motorway. Feels bumps on the road a lot. Without gearbox problems quite a smooth drive.

What's it like to park?

ok to park although some difficulty with rear view.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Clutch. Gearbox. Central locking. Rear window. Rear windscreen wash. Slight rust. Wear on interior door handles. Drive shaft. Faulty petrol gauge ie running out of petrol when the gauge reads half a tank!

What's most practical about your car?

It moves? Really the only thing I can think of.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The air conditioning works. However if you like gadgets get one which has already got a cd player built in!