SEAT Alhambra 1996-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    42mpg from a car this size is just amazing.

  • On the road

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only 90bhp, but not as bad as that suggests

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    (See Security - car refused to start when key snapped - this is a failure in my book)

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    It's an MPV...

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Upright driving position is really good if you have a bad back (like I do)

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This car is too secure - my wife snapped the key, lost the chip and the thing wouldn't start. Who's gonna steal an MPV anyway?

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bodywork was dented when it was in for service. Dealer initially denied it but, when I proved it to them, they caved in.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Timing belt jumped due to worn-out tensioner - Remember, children don't just replace the belt!

    Other

    Trim is fragile - sneeze and it falls apart. Electrical wiring in doors and tailgate is forever breaking. Neither of these is a disaster - just annoying.

    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