Suzuki Ignis Hatchback (2000 - 2004) 1.5 Sport 3d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
The white alloys makes people think your 'chavvy boy racer'. If you sprayed them a different colour, your a driving enthusiast.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone who drives it ends up liking it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Will buy Suzuki again for sure.
What are you likely to buy next?
Onto a Swift Sport next, same engine but looks smarter.
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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?
£3,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
I probably paid top mark for the car, but it was very low mileage for its age, and although it did'nt look great on the forecourt, all it needed was a good clean and it came up like new. Suzuki paint work is far better than the Fords and VWs I have owned in the past.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
I found this car for sale at a small garage, and although I would usually avoid these types of sellers, the fact they all have to provide warranty is reassuring, and this seems to make buying cars a far more honest business.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Positives: its a great handling car, its light and sticks to the road, and the revvy engine is a pleasure to drive. Negatives: on the motorway its noisy and it really need a longer 5th gear. Its fine if your travelling on your own, but not comfortable holding a conversation with a passenger.
What's it like to park?
It's small, its square, its a doddle to park,.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing has ever gone wrong with it, it has Japanese reliability and its very simple, and that's exactly why there such a good car. The main benefit it costs barely nothing to service, as there is no fancy electronics (my VW Polo before cost me £50 just for a diagnostics check at every service).
What's most practical about your car?
The boot! The seats fold down completely flat and due to its size it can fit a mountain bike in with ease (minus the front wheel). I have never had, or found another small car that can do this. I go biking every weekend and I have a bike in the boot and 2 on the roof.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I picked up the genuine Suzuki roof bars for the car off an auction site, and they have been great for carrying around mountain bikes.
