SEAT Toledo (1999 - 2005) 2.3 V5 (170ps) 4d (2001/Y) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

It is a poor man's Bora but it was £2k cheaper then the equivelant VW it has been described as an older persons car (i'm 24) but that doesn't bother me

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

everyone likes it but there's not much leg room in the back so it's not good for 4 adults.

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes as i like the priceing and the drive

What are you likely to buy next?

V8 Audi

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,000

When did you buy the car?

May 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

I was happy with the price of the car however there were some scratches on the car that they refused to fix within the price of the car

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

initialy very positive, once i had the car that all stopped, i convinced them to go halves on the scratch in the bumper, when th car was returned it had been keyed along the off side from nose to tail, the subsiquent respray was shoddy and paint flaked off the bumper. I won't be going back!

What's it like to drive?

Puts a smile on my face every time i rev the v5, nippy round town and settles down to a nice cruise on the motorway, could do with a 6th gear tho

What's it like to park?

good visibility aids parking but it can be difficult to gague where the back is when reversing

Have you had any problems with the car?

Front suspension was verry soft and needed new dampners £300 from seat after changing the spark plugs one coil pack went £80 expecting one other to go soon, ariel needs replacing but i broke that!

What's most practical about your car?

LOADS of boot space

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

the seats are very comfy over long distance