Suzuki Ignis Hatchback (2000 - 2004) 1.3 GL 3d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Very difficult to sum this up, but it's a nice car overall, in spite of its quirky appearance.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it. Plenty of room in the back for 2 adults, and an overall inoffensive looking car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, but I'd go for the sport model for 1 reason - the 30mm lower suspension makes the cornering a lot more stable.
What are you likely to buy next?
Something slightly larger. My daily commute is 20 miles on A roads and the Ignis, while excellent in towns is a little awkward in high wind which proves somewhat exhausting after a while.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
August 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Inherited from grandparents.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Slightly twitchy at first, but once you get used to the clutch response, it's smooth and very nippy. A little more body roll in corners than similar sized cars, but as long as you take sharp bends easily it's pretty pleasant. Very good fun in towns - the throttle response is very fast and the steering is light and accurate. It does have a tendency to slide a little on roundabouts in the wet, and wheelspinning from a standing start is common, although easier to compensate for once you are used to it.
What's it like to park?
A breeze. Excellent visibility, and the light steering and short wheelbase mean it's very easy to get it into event the smallest spaces.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Blocked wiper nozzle, but that's resolved by removing and cleaning.
What's most practical about your car?
Fuel consumption - on motorways, you can do a 200 mile round trip on £12 fuel!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
There aren't really bells and whistles any on this model, but the Clarion head unit is pretty good.
