SEAT Arosa 1.4 MPi 3d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
This thing is VW build quality for Ford prices.
Costs
I'll say again, a VW for Ford money.
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On the road
Driving
This is a nice little car. They felt a lot more solid and well built than the Ka or 106, but handling-wise a little lacking. Put on 195/45/15 alloys tyres, though, and it transforms to better handler than the Ka.
Performance
Nice and buzzy up to 50, then alright, starts to howl like it does not want to go above 90mph. Put on a K&N 57i and it packs a LOT more punch.
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Living with it
Reliability
Bulletproof. They are built by VW in Wolfsburg, not in Spain.
Image
Ka looks cute, these look tame. Put alloys on - 195/45/15.
Comfort
Not the best, but full size men can fit very easly. Seat creak a little under 14 stone+.
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Security and Service
Security
Key chip immobiliser, that's it.
Service
Local seat dealer takes ages to get back to you when the car requires parts. Go to a local patern part dealer instead.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes