SEAT Altea Hatchback (2004 - 2015) 1.9 TDi Reference Sport 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Young at heart, confident, outgoing, sporty (lies, all lies)
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I believe they're secretly impressed (but they haven't said in case I go on about how good it is...)
Would you buy this car again and why?
Would certainly consider it favourably against the competition when the time came
What are you likely to buy next?
Nothing for a while yet
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,995
When did you buy the car?
March 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
I think so - it was cheapest of any SEAT dealer on web at the time
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Love at first sight
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful and attentive without being pushy
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Quick enough for all normal solo driving, still good with full load but feels the extra weight cornering. Handling excellent; nerve fails before grip. Ride rather hard and jiggly but hey - it does say Sport on the tin...
What's it like to park?
As good as the person parking it...
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing in 9 months (except a slow puncture which was detected by the car's wheel-diameter sensors - unbelievable for a basic model!)
What's most practical about your car?
Mid-range power when overtaking
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
One flick = three flashes indicators
