• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Impressions are a staid retired man and his wife until it opens up.

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

    Good purchase

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, good VW engineering in Spanish style.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another diesel Ibiza

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £6,988

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    It was part exchange and I haggled to get a good price for my old car. Got wanted I wanted at the end of a long haggle.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I wanted a diesel and the VW engines are top of their class

    What was the dealer like?

    Good dealer, not pushy but listened and haggled with me

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    very easy and responsive, makes many other cars think how a diesel can be so quick. Stiff suspension and uncomfortable on bumpy roads.

    What's it like to park?

    Good stearing and easy to park. A little blind at the rear and I never get it far enough back

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Excellent diesel engine and very thrifty at 56+ mpg. Engine very lively and remarkably quiet

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Just love it all