Suzuki Ignis Hatchback (2000 - 2004) 1.5 Sport 3d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Well teenage lads drool over it which isnt a delight, but only someone 30+ can afford to insure it so dream on boys.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Well liked, my wife wishes it was automatic so she could steal it, thank goodness it isnt!
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, but its the sort of car you should own once in your life just so you know your alive. That it does 45 mpg on top of all its attributes is just the icing on the cake really.
What are you likely to buy next?
MG ZR diesel maybe.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,400
When did you buy the car?
March 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good enough.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was offered in exchange for a faulty car supplied at a good price. Also only 22k so just run in.
What was the dealer like?
Superb as always.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fantastic in most respects. Ride is quite hard BUT replacing tyres with Uniroyal Rainexperts has a massive positive effect on ride comfort, softens the jiggly ride on previous Pirellis, also improves wet weather grip alot, but regardless, it feels like its on rails in the dry, you loose your nerve before grip. Its not massively fast, but its more than most people need and because of how the power comes in, you can potter about or thrash it, it does both. Steering is direct and well weighted and exhaust pops and splutters, with a nice snarl as the VVT comes in. Its a joy and true successor to the original Mini Cooper.
What's it like to park?
Easy as.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Front suspension clonks abit but passes MOT like it. No actual failures whatsoever, very trustworthy car, excellent mechanical engineering but must be looked after as any high performance car needs to be.
What's most practical about your car?
Boot is huge with seats folded due to rear suspension design. Its a very japanese car so everything is logical and works as you expect.
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