SEAT Altea XL (2007 - 2015) 1.9 TDI Stylance 5d (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Family man, but not given up on driving a nice car.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Generally like it, gets favourable feedback when compared to the usual mpv options.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, practical car, does everything I need and the price is good.

What are you likely to buy next?

Not sure, tempted by suv vehicles, but might not be good value for the kind of driving I do.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,000

When did you buy the car?

October 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Got a good price on my old car whoch helped with getting a good px deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Growing family and excellent space inside for children and all the paraphernalia that goes with them.

What was the dealer like?

Really good. Made it simple he wanted to sell, I wanted to buy and it meant we were weren't playing games and just got on with it.

What's it like to drive?

Better than a big mpv, a touch slower of the mark than a hatch, but once moving could easily be forgiven for thinking you were in a hatch for ride and comfort.

What's it like to park?

Easy, parking sensors help obviously, but the back end is easy to gauge. Minor downside is big a pillar which can give a biggish blind spot.

Have you had any problems with the car?

One repair to front suspension, but other than that just the usual mot and service minor issues.

What's most practical about your car?

Huge boot, swallows pushchair and plenty of bags.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Parking sensors. Not overly high tech, but helps manoeuvring in tight spaces.