SEAT Ibiza (2002 - 2009) 1.9TDi FR 3d (2007/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I'm stupid enough to think that buying a Seat I think I'm getting German quality, just because it has German parts doesn't make it a great car.

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

It looks nice and sporty.

Would you buy this car again and why?

ABSOLUTELY NOT! Interior build quality is very poor this ruins what otherwise would be a great little car. I can't stress enough how bad wind noise and road noise in the car.

What are you likely to buy next?

NOT A SEAT! Honda or Audi something that has better build quality. I've owned cars that are 12 years older than the Ibiza I bought and they caused me less trouble, so perhaps I'll go back to the bargain bin in the trader.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£11,600

When did you buy the car?

September 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think I got if for the going rate nothing extra added as part of the deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Very nice until I had paid then anything after that they didn't want to know.

What's it like to drive?

FAST! It'll give most little hot hatches and some big executive cars a real run for their money.

What's it like to park?

Very small so easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

The list is ever growing, engine stutter (very common problem) knocking on front and rear of vehicle, turbo covers creaking (according to the dealer) and worst of all windy doors and road noise are amazingly bad!

What's most practical about your car?

Good front head room.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

MP3 head unit.