SEAT Toledo 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    All the toys for less money than an equivalent VW.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable economy for engine size. Group 13 insurance.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Feels solid. Nicely weighted steering. Leans a little on corners, though.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smooth and torquey engine. Perfect gear ratios. Huge brakes.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Built-in VW reliability. Though can potentially suffer from same VW coil pack and MAF problems.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Usual SEAT image problems, but impresses once experienced.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent electric half-leather seats provide spot-on driving position. Refined but firm ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cat 2 immoboliser and alarm - could do with being Cat 1. Anti-hijack can be enabled in the ECU.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    They try!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Flat spotting occasionally - dodgy MAF/coil packs?

    Other

    Couldn't get replacement aerial mast - ended up having to replace entire assembly (big £££s!)

    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