SEAT Altea Hatchback (2004 - 2015) 2.0 TDi FR 5d (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical but sporty. Does not want the image that comes with a sports car or GTI.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
The like it especially the colour (luna grey) Neighbour has an ST focus and loves it especially when he heard the MPG figures.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No but for only one reason, I like to change the type of car i drive and think you should always try something new. If I hadnt I would not have drove a Seat FR.
What are you likely to buy next?
I would like an X5 or Merc ML but I need to be practical too. Test drove a Rav 4 and that was great but dealer was a knob!
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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?
£9,990
When did you buy the car?
January 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes got a good deal, car was low mileage and alternative did not offer the same kind of package Seat did.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
New family member
What was the dealer like?
All sales people try an make as much as they can from a deal. I knew how much I wanted to pay and settle with the sales staff. Did not pay £399 for the stay bright they offered only cost me £100 so was pleased.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Awesome to drive. We use to own a Type R accord which was amazing but for a diesel this car moves and handles.
What's it like to park?
Easy for me but my missis struggles (she struggles parking a mini too) could do with rear parking aid.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Battery on key fob died. But replaced free of charge by dealer. Not had it long enough to know.
What's most practical about your car?
Everything so far, its big, sporty and not too bad to look at either. boot is great and new buggy fits in sideways perfectly.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Well not really explored it that much as I have company car to make the most of, however it has every gadget I need other than an aux input. Seat do not offer one but looking around there is something that can be added to enable an ipod to work through stereo.
