SEAT Ibiza Sport Coupe (2008 - 2017) 1.4 Sport 3d (2008/58) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

A bit different and don't follow the crowd.

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

It looks fab. I've had strangers in car parks tell me it looks great.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, but i would buy one with a 1.2TSI engine or a 2.0 diesel.

What are you likely to buy next?

Ibiza 1.2 TSI.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,000

When did you buy the car?

August 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes i got a reasonable £1500 trade in for my old Nissan when every other garage was only offering about £1200 and the car was reasonably priced to begin with.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

In the Speed Blue colour and 17" alloys it looks fabulous.

What was the dealer like?

Helpful, friendly without being pushy and informative.

What's it like to drive?

This is where it is a slight let down. It doesn't have much pull in 1.4 guise and the ride is a little bumpy with the sports suspension. In hindsight a 1.2 TSI would probably have been a better buy.

What's it like to park?

Easy. it has electric power steering which is very light at low speeds and being such a short car parking is a doddle.

Have you had any problems with the car?

I took it back to the garage about a week after buying it to have the tracking set and one evening it failed to start but i recon i might have flooded it with me being used to starting a diesel.

What's most practical about your car?

Its got reasonable boot space for such a small car.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The fog light comes on at low speeds when you are turning a corner with the lights on. very handy in the dark streets where i live.