SEAT Toledo 1991-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    All VW engineering at a fraction of the cost of a VW car. Depreciation rapid.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts aren't too expensive. Small tyres (185x14) cheap to replace. 550 miles between fill-ups.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite comfortable to drive and sticks to the road well.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite nippy when turbo kicks in at 1750 revs (it's only 90bhp).

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Starts first time every time.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    None a head turner, but I don't care, it's cheap to run and maintain.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Velour seats are comfy. Ride is pleasant.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only standard immobiliser fitted.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never used the dealer and wouldn't. Why spend loads when you can spend a little?

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Turbo starting to surge (118k miles).

    Other

    Rear wheel bearings £50 to replace. Centre and rear pipe £180. Boot damper £3 from scrappy.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes