SEAT Ibiza (2002 - 2009) 1.2 3d (2003/03) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I can't afford to buy a new one even though this one keeps breaking.

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

They're probably sick of me borrowing money to fix it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No

What are you likely to buy next?

Maybe a Golf.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£8,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2003

Did you get a good deal and why?

I used the information in What Car Magazine to get money off.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

They were unhelpful when I complained that the new car I'd bought had condensation in its rear lights. It still has.

What's it like to drive?

I used to love driving it, and it is easy to drive. However, the amount that's gone wrong just makes it a nightmare.

What's it like to park?

Fine. In fact I'd probably be best to leave it parked, then nothing else would go wrong.

Have you had any problems with the car?

I used to love my car but it has been to the garage a lot of times, especially since it ran out of warranty 7 months ago. The engine light has just gone on for the second time... the electric window just fell down on its own the other week... the radio broke irreparably when the car was three years and three weeks old... there's condensation in the rear lights that the dealer wouldn't replace... the cupholder broke and had to be replaced... loads of nuisance things that make life tricky and expensive.

What's most practical about your car?

It's surprisingly spacious

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

None