SEAT Ibiza (2002 - 2009) 1.4 Sport 3d (06) (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

says you have style and individuality. its something a bit more exciting than the other conventional superminis...ie clio, corsa ect...

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

think its looks great and drives well. rear passenger space is a complaint though, however not the worst.

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes definately, but only in a bigger engine. i would prefer an FR next time. shame the 1.4 isnt the most spritely

What are you likely to buy next?

new seat ibiza 1.6 sport sc or used Seat ibiza 1.9 tdi FR.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,500

When did you buy the car?

November 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

i got £500 of the list price with out even having to haggle. got new tyres and a dent removed too at no cost.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

most stylish and fun to drive car in my budget

What was the dealer like?

not great to be honest. car was not ready for collection. also it had no tax book so i couldnt get the tax or insurance sorted for weeks.

What's it like to drive?

fantastic body control and handling 10/10. loads of grip and razor sharp steering make it so drivable. 1.4 85bhp engine is a bit gutless. all versions should have came with the 100bhp like the sportrider, DAB and formula sport editions do. 2nd and 3rd gear are fine but the rest are pretty flat.

What's it like to park?

so easy to park. steering is very light at low speeds so it is effortless. bonnet slops in a way that its hard to tell where it ends and the windscreen pillars cause some major blindspots.

Have you had any problems with the car?

condensation in headlamps, rear window washer stopped working, passenger side door has dropped.

What's most practical about your car?

the great amount of driver seat and steering wheel adjustment, its so easy to get a good driving position.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

the red lights on the speedo and dash are great. cup holders pretty good too.