SEAT Marbella Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can't get much cheaper.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Everything is cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good fun for nipping around town. Does not cope with motorways well.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok around town and B-roads, but gets scary over 70mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very reliable almost 1 year down the line and only 2 tyres and a spark plug.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Seats unsupportive. Ok for short journeys, but never attempted more than 30 miles at a time.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Terrible. Been broken into twice by bending door slightly.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Serviced at local garage.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Spark plug popped off.

    Other

    Upholstry on seats thin and wears quickly.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes