SEAT Toledo 1.6 SE 5d (96) (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Air bags, air con and a good VW engine all at a budget price!
Costs
Parts a bit steep (rear exhaust section £250)!
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On the road
Driving
Handles better than you think it will.
Performance
For a 1.6, acceleration is surprising.
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Living with it
Reliability
Has only let me down once (coil) in 2 1/2 years.
Image
Looking a bit dated now, but spoiler and skirts boost image.
Comfort
Comfortable enough, but a bit noisy at motorway speeds.
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Security and Service
Security
Standard immobiliser fitted.
Service
Only been to a SEAT dealer once to buy a new coil!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Coil needed replacing (at 115,000 miles!)
Other
Some loose door trim.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes