SEAT Toledo 2.3 V5 4d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
All the toys for £3000 less than the equivalent Golf and £1000 less than the equivalent Bora. Uses the same engine, chassis, gearbox and interior!!!
Costs
Serviced at a local independent VW specialist so that was quite painless, watch for the Aircon compressor losing the drive plate, again go independent. Got mine done for £470 all in, VW wanted >£600+VAT for the compressor alone - shop around.
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On the road
Driving
Bit soft really, a set of Bilsteins should sort it, don't lower it though because that would ruin it.
Performance
Mine's a 10 valve, I guess the 20v would go better. Get it chipped at AMD to get 170 brake with better low down torque, after all, that's where you would normally dive in the rev range isn't it? BTW, DON'T fit a K&N filter, kills the Airflow meter.
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Living with it
Reliability
Nothing broken yet, only had it 3 months though.
Image
Nobody knows what it is...Whether that's a good or bad thing is personal.
Comfort
Very very good, aircon, leather etc is very nice.
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Security and Service
Security
Can't really comment - untested, std fit immobiliser should prevent theft, also odd sized radio will only fit SEAT, VW and Audi.
Service
Hobins of Preston were useless, Fishers in Lancaster OK. Go through www.seatenthusiasts.co.uk for parts from main dealer at a discount.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Aircon Compressor only, check the Airflow Meter.
Other
Radios can be a bit iffy, can be replaced with std DIN sized head unit and adaptor plate.
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