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

What does this car say about you?

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

Like it, but laugh when it tries to go up steep hills.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, but I would get the 5 door version and a faster engine, possibly diesel.

What are you likely to buy next?

An altea, for space and leg room.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£8,895

When did you buy the car?

July 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Got £200 off the list price, free metallic paint, sport mats, good price on a part exchnage, and 0% finance.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

My VW Polo let me down one too many times!

What was the dealer like?

Seat dealer - fine, but I would have liked more off the list price.

What's it like to drive?

Quite nippy starting off, but very poor at getting up hills or overtaking - not enough power in the 1.4. Great for flat driving though and feels sturdy on the motorway.

What's it like to park?

Easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Driver sun visor locked up and snapped off after 1.5 years. But dealer replaced the very next day. Apart from that - very good.

What's most practical about your car?

It's fairly fuel efficient and has NEVER gone wrong or had any faults.

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