SEAT Ibiza (1999 - 2002) 1.4 S 5d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It's a cheap runaround, I don't think it says much really! :p
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
That it's perfectly good for what I bought it for, and quite neat looking.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, simply because I would go for something like a Leon with a bigger petrol engine.
What are you likely to buy next?
Not sure, Golf/Leon/Focus most likely.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,850
When did you buy the car?
June 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, this was about the going rate for the car in question.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looking for a cheap runaround for my girlfriend for about £2000.
What was the dealer like?
We've not had to go back to him, we get all work carried out at a local indy garage. He was helpful at the time.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
VERY GOOD FUN. Despite the small engine, it's very enthusiastic and begs to be revved. Handling is great, like a go-kart, just point it where you want to go and it does it. I own a 1.9TDI Fabia, and I prefer to drive this if possible, despite the lack of power. It just makes me smile.
What's it like to park?
Slightly challenging. Steering is a bit heavy, and there's no parking aids.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Spark Plug Fuse went on the A38, which really caused a problem as we struggled to the next layby. Apart from that, it's been fine.
What's most practical about your car?
Five doors, it's surprisingly spacious for what is effectively a VW Polo.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Probably the CD changer, although I got that refurbed myself from EBay and fitted it.
