SEAT Cordoba Saloon (1994 - 1999) 1.9 TDi SE 4d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I would like to say: one who values function above form. I have to say: one who didn't get the car checked by the AA
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
See above
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never, £2000 to repair in two years - are you joking!
What are you likely to buy next?
Im getting a Nissan Almera.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,500
When did you buy the car?
March 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
On the basis of what I thought it was it was good. However, the car was a complete wreck and was mis-sold to me as being far better than it was.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I thought I was getting VW/Audi engineering on the cheap. I wanted a frugal car (does 58mpg) and something reliable.
What was the dealer like?
OK
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
heavy, a fair amount of road noise but the engine is very good.
What's it like to park?
OK but is heavy to steer.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes, I've spent over £2000 in the past 2 years keeping it going. The locks/central locking freezes in cold weather and it will not let you in/out. The engine frame split from rust.
What's most practical about your car?
Once it gets going the engine is very good and very frugal
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
the keys; to hand to someone else!
