SEAT Arosa 1.4 16V Sport 3d (12/00) (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Brilliant when compared with Lupo. Undeniably there are now plenty of 'bigger' cars costing less - the Ibiza, for example.
Costs
Seat seems to be a lot cheaper than VW.
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On the road
Driving
Great fun. Excellent visability. Parking could not be easier.
Performance
120mph top speed? I doubt that, but it is great in the urban/extra-urban environment.
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Living with it
Reliability
Unlike our Leon, this has been 100%.
Image
It's a supermini. The BMW Mini looks better but if you want a 'fast' small hatch, worth considering.
Comfort
Sports seats are fine. Suspension is firm. Not an issue unless you are doing regular long motorway journeys.The boot is a joke but we tend to keep the rear seats down so there is rarely a problem. More rear seat room than one would expect, but no luggage.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm standard. It could be better in comparison with peers.
Service
Seat do seem to be getting a bit more complacent. Maybe the booming new car market means they are not having to try as hard as 3 years ago?
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Unlike two Leons we have had, this little Arosa has been perfect. I think it is pricey now in comparison with other models. It would be a snip at £8500. Seat are still asking around £9,300. Not brilliant in comparison with other options - Lupo aside!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes