SEAT Altea XL (2007 - 2015) 1.9 TDI Stylance 5d (2007/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
family man who still likes to look good
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
think its a great practical car and reasonably cheap to run
Would you buy this car again and why?
I wouldnt not because of anything bad against it just because I do like to change the models I have Would recomend it to any familys looking for a cheap comfortable car though
What are you likely to buy next?
Ford Kuga or Vauxhall Insignia
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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?
£13,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonable deal although found after that Sat Nav I purchased should have come with the car
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Expanding Family and Previous C Max was not compatible enough with baby seats etc
What was the dealer like?
Stoneacre Garage are the worst dealership I have ever used First car was Valleted but on collection there was still rubbish under seats and mucky marks on dash then at first service got told tyres needed changing when in fact I did another 3000 miles legally with them then the vallet promised from buying never got completed and had to be returned Avoid at all costs intrested only in quantity of cars sold not quality
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
a bit sluggish although once you get to speed up bombs along great
What's it like to park?
rear sensors great although wish they would mute the radio when reversing as I struggle to hear them and have to do it manualy also visibility of front bumper poor and the bumper can easily be caught on high kerbs
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Windsreen wiper jets blocked up replaced at first service and been fine also sat nav mounting tends to come away at times as you remove it
What's most practical about your car?
love the adjustable rear seats and under seat compartments great family car for carrying everything but the kitchen sink
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
remote wing mirrors,blue tooth sat nav and 3 12v power supplies
