View Full Version : My face value take on the Altea
driveforward
27-02-2004, 18:28
I was looking at andy's March 04 calendar wallpaper whilst obviously having too much time on my hands... ended up coming up with this :p
http://www.driveforward.com/SEATCupra.Net/alteaopinions.jpg
beat you to it, although more complimentary.
http://www.seatcupra.net/images/altea_reportnews/ft34_comments_t.jpg
see here:- http://www.seatcupra.net/news_Alteaproduction_launch_030204.htm
driveforward
27-02-2004, 20:38
Originally posted by andyb
beat you to it, although more complimentary.
http://www.seatcupra.net/images/altea_reportnews/ft34_comments_t.jpg
see here:- http://www.seatcupra.net/news_Alteaproduction_launch_030204.htm
Yup.. read it before.. just thought I'd have a go.. came out rather 'paint-like' mark sheerin style :p
Here's my opinion on it.... :sick:
The prototype lloked like an agressive hot hatch that you could stick a few kids in. The production model likes like any other shite mpv. All the good bits have been binned and left a boring looking car. :mad:
mark sheerin
28-02-2004, 13:20
Originally posted by driveforward
Yup.. read it before.. just thought I'd have a go.. came out rather 'paint-like' mark sheerin style :p
Don't try copying the master or there'll be copyright issues:D
Originally posted by Garth
Here's my opinion on it.... :sick:
The prototype lloked like an agressive hot hatch that you could stick a few kids in. The production model likes like any other shite mpv. All the good bits have been binned and left a boring looking car. :mad:
much agreed, big dissapointment....
....but still looks much better than pretty much any other mid size MPV (Personally, I quite like the new Scenic)
Originally posted by andyb
much agreed, big dissapointment....
....but still looks much better than pretty much any other mid size MPV (Personally, I quite like the new Scenic)
I'm awaiting with baited breath....
& yes I do wonder what shades of green it will be avail. in.. :D
:cheers:
driveforward
29-02-2004, 18:35
Originally posted by Stu B
I'm awaiting with baited breath....
& yes I do wonder what shades of green it will be avail. in.. :D
:cheers:
Have you ever had a car any other colour!? :p
Originally posted by andyb
Personally, I quite like the new Scenic)
i agree with ya there m8 - but you wouldnt wanna own one
first release models are getting more warranty issues than the laguna 2 and they take some beating believe you me
you think SEAT are a little niggy with coil packs and leaks - try Renault
not only coil packs (10* as many)
brakes locking solid @ any time :(
turbos blowing every 5000 miles
usual leaks inside side windows
headlamps shattering (xenon models)
EPC light/limp mode as soon as engine overrevved
alarms faulty
not all on different cars - seen these all happen to cars 1 fault after the other - regular visits required ;) even ran a book on some of them and usually right within a week or two
driveforward
29-02-2004, 18:59
One word for you:
FRENCH
Feel free to append the word "Sh!t" to the end of the F word :p
Originally posted by driveforward
One word for you:
FRENCH
Feel free to append the word "Sh!t" to the end of the F word :p So you dont think the Altea will ever become a Classic Car Ian ? Certainly its different but really just looks a big Pussy to me. Cant wait to see what the new Leon looks like .
On the build quality of Seats,I put in a suggestion on doing a survey on here to see how widespread the water leaks and coilpack failures ETC are.I had my share of the former with my last Ibiza .
driveforward
29-02-2004, 19:26
Originally posted by alan
So you dont think the Altea will ever become a Classic Car Ian ?
:think:
lol, no, I give it the same chances of being a classic car as a ford focus c max or a fusion thing
:p
Originally posted by Stu B
I'm awaiting with baited breath....
& yes I do wonder what shades of green it will be avail. in.. :D
:cheers: I read just today, green cars are worth much less on the secondhand market . Red is the most popular esp with women for some reason.- seems more important than condition- So if you buy green I wont be GREEN WITH ENVY. Mines Red!
driveforward
29-02-2004, 22:20
http://www.seatcupra.net/images/2004_report_header.jpg
Hmmmm... that front grille...
Quite nice and low when compared to the top bods standing by it though...
What crappy wheels!!!
Originally posted by alan
I read just today, green cars are worth much less on the secondhand market . Red is the most popular esp with women for some reason.- seems more important than condition- So if you buy green I wont be GREEN WITH ENVY. Mines Red!
Nah red fades with the sunlight..
Green has depth, as is unusal on Seats.. (I'm mean how many do you see!????)
Originally posted by Fl@pper
i agree with ya there m8 - but you wouldnt wanna own one
first release models are getting more warranty issues than the laguna 2 and they take some beating believe you me
you think SEAT are a little niggy with coil packs and leaks - try Renault
not only coil packs (10* as many)
brakes locking solid @ any time :(
turbos blowing every 5000 miles
usual leaks inside side windows
headlamps shattering (xenon models)
EPC light/limp mode as soon as engine overrevved
alarms faulty
not all on different cars - seen these all happen to cars 1 fault after the other - regular visits required ;) even ran a book on some of them and usually right within a week or two MMMMMMMMMM :D
Andy B - U & I both know someone who is currently enjoying the delights of Renault - He smiles at the reliability of them. Gear box changes, Engine rebuilds, trim replacement's to name a few of his usual jobs!
Originally posted by driveforward
Have you ever had a car any other colour!? :p
Ian simple answer YES a couple !! - BLACK n Dark Red (Only coz they couldnt get British racing Green for 2 mnths!) then err Green ! :D
Originally posted by Stu B
Andy B - U & I both know someone who is currently enjoying the delights of Renault - He smiles at the reliability of them. Gear box changes, Engine rebuilds, trim replacement's to name a few of his usual jobs!
Bet he's busy then :)
btw, brother in law use to be a AA patrolman around the time the Laguna2 came out. He reckoned he'd been out to 20 of them within a month of launch. Mostly Electrical bits, IIRC the key code entry thing was the most problamatic.