SEAT Ibiza (2002 - 2009) 1.2 S 3d (02) (2002/02) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

that u look for something a bit more individual than a 206 or Corsa.

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

They all love it for its performance and sporty 3 door looks

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes and so the majority of my friends and family now want one.

What are you likely to buy next?

possibly a Seat Leon, but not for a while yet.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,800

When did you buy the car?

December 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

For a start, £1800 is not a lot of money for the car with 88,000 miles on the clock, all the standard stuff, with extras like ABS fitted. Even got 6 months tax, 7 months MOT a valet and half a tank of petrol.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I liked the looks of it and was at a very cheap price for the car.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly, and helpful, the ignition coil broke the same day as i bought the car and they took replaced it for free.

What's it like to drive?

For a 1.2 3 Cylinder, it is great. Much faster than I was expecting, and relativerly comfortable on motorways. For the size of engine, it is really impressive.

What's it like to park?

good visability, however im still getting used to the push down reverse gear, which hampers a bit.

Have you had any problems with the car?

apart from the ignition coil, no, its been fine

What's most practical about your car?

the ultra responsive power steering, air con, great seating position, it doesn't stop

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

the standard 8-speaker CD player is great