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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, the facelift model looks horrible!

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,500

    When did you buy the car?

    December 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Cheaper, better looking and more powerful than a Golf GTI.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Extremely fast, very good handling for a heavy car, firm suspension can be a bit bumpy at times.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy, good turning circle despite the big wheels.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No issues, but injectors were changed by Seat as part of a recall. The fuel pump cam follower should be checked and replaced when worn. Easy to change, but isn't covered as part of a service.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good sized boot, plenty of room for passengers. Be warned though, you won't get anywhere near the economy figures - average 27mpg.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Turbo, big brakes, bi-xenon headlights.