SEAT Ibiza Cupra (2009 - 2017) 1.4 TSi Cupra Sport Coupe (09-12) 3d DSG (2010/10) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

It's yellow so often get jokes about the colour. Quite a young persons car also.

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

It's a pocket rocket and stands out being bright yellow.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes as it's great fun!

What are you likely to buy next?

Audi S4 - only car that will beat it all round IMO.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£9,495

When did you buy the car?

January 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Gave me a good trade in value for my car, approx £1200 over the expected value. The Cupra was overpriced by approx £500 but due to the excellent trade in value I wasn't complaining.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Drove my friends one and fell in love.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly enough and happy to allow me to plug in a diagnostics machine to check for misfire issues.

What's it like to drive?

Very fast for being a 1.4, keeps up with S3's and leaves Focus ST's. Handles brilliantly, the XDS does a fantastic job on accelerating out of corners.

What's it like to park?

Easy, great visibility. Just to watch the alloys!

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing has went wrong, the black alloys pick up a frustrating amount of stone chips though.

What's most practical about your car?

The DSG is fantastic, very comfy. Don't feel unattached from the car having an auto, using the paddles down a B road is unbeatable. Will never have a manual car again!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

DSG gearbox, shift speed is phenominal and leaves a lot of cars behind off the mark unexpectedly.