SEAT Toledo (1999 - 2005) 1.9 TDi SE 4d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I've grown out of the boy-car stage and now have a sensible choice.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Don't know, don't care.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - but only because, after seven years and 120,000 miles, I'd like a change. It has been reliable and returned 50+mpg over the time I've has it.
What are you likely to buy next?
larger diesel estate.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonable. Traded an old BMW 7.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Economy, simplicity, reliability
What was the dealer like?
Anonomous.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not exciting! Flexible engine (less changing than my wife's diesel Focus).
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Warranty repairs: wheel bearing, LCD display panel, a/c compressor.
What's most practical about your car?
500 litre boot (why do bigger cars have smaller boots?). Complete reliability.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Trip computer, double CD player (cassette & slot).
