Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi SE Reviews

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Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi SE
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Average Ratings for Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi SE

  • Performance3.9 stars
  • Practicality4.4 stars
  • Reliability3.6 stars
  • Value for Money4.1 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.8 stars
  • Overall Rating3.6 stars

28 Reviews For Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi SE

  • Guest 12th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    Good Points: Comfortable, solid, spaciousReasonable mpg for size/weight


    Bad Points: Major common faults with air con and auto gearboxWears front tyres out rapidly


    General comments: Have had an Seat Alhambra since new and now done 140K. I can tell you this car has 2 very expensive weaknesses which seem to be quite common for this model:1) Air conditioning has been replaced twice and now broken for a third time2) Just been told that automatic gearbox will fail soon (transmission is slipping at moment) and needs replacing

  • Guest 11th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Bought the 2litre petrol Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi SE, '96 model, get about 35mpg The most usefull and versatile vehicle I've ever bought. All seats come out for use as a van, then weekends seats go back in for transporting my students on workshops touring sacred sites. Looking to getting the Twin cam 2litre turbo petrol when I can afford it (diesels are expensive to repair).

    Easy on the steering, drives like a car. Nice and high up to see over country hedgerows (the wife feels like a queen). ...

  • shaba20 1st Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Just bought it from dealers £9000 3 months its 05 reg done 76000 miles having problems with power and makes noise when accelarator released I think turbos gone.
    Please purchase 1 year warranty or up to 80000 miles and also check service history.

  • gwills 26th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Just had gear fail, cost so far £1500. This is a commom fault with the 6 speed box which lets go between 40,000 - 50,000 miles. This is caused by drive shaft fauly in manifacture and modified shaft is over £400.
    Gear box will not be guaranteed if not fitted.

  • greuve 22nd Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Another turbo problem here. Bought mine a year ago with 65,000 miles on the clock and with a receipt showing that £789 had been spent on replacing the turbo at 64,000 miles.

    I'm having it recovered to the dealer tomorrow at 72,000 miles with a suspected blown turbo. Lots of smoke and next to no power.

    As the original poster: wouldn't touch one with a bargepole in the future. By the way: I also had my exhaust drop off and an engine support bar break off, the electrics are all over the pl ...

  • shiggy 19th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    The Seat Alhambra is a very good car all round economical, good looks and fingers kept crossed reliable. Very stylish looking vehicle nice to drive good performance very comfy and has all the toys.

  • Abie 18th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Originally had new Ford Galaxy but part exchanged at 3 years for new Seat Alhambra TDI SE to obtain all the bells and whistles for a lower price. So far I've had two of these vehicles from new and part exchanged each of them for replacement at 3 years The primary purpose is avoid MOT but also to retain a new trouble-free car. Present car 3 years old March, 2009 when I contemplate exchanging for the same vehicle.

  • wallunit 3rd Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Before writing this I have been to look at some newer models with the view to upgrading and I test drove 4 different people carriers, including the newer Seat Alhambra they weren't brand new but they all had price tags of £10000 plus, on the way home I paid real attention to my 9yr old Alhambra and I came to the conclusion that mine drove as good if not better in most cases than any newer model as well as having all the toys, consequently I'm going stick with the one I've got. If you've go ...

  • alf berwick 8th Feb 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Seat Alhambra is a superb piece of machinery. I bought mine second hand with 120,000 miles on clock and it has now done 170,000. Still looks great apart from paint wearing off of the front door handles, I'm still getting 45mpg and performance is better than most family cars. Has cost nothing in parts apart from a broken front spring which was probably due to me transporting loads of bricks down to the axle. I've not replaced the brake pads and only did the cam belt at the recommended servic ...

  • Brian Parker 24th Aug 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Very happy will by another.

  • Wynne 3rd Jul 2006

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    Having bought this Seat Alhambra brand new I've been very disappointed with the faults mentioned and the service from the dealership.

  • stevenieve Rank: Corporal 30th Mar 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have had the Alhambra 1.9TDI for over six years and 93,000 miles. Two problems Air flow sensor and Accelerator pedal needed replacement. Otherwise just filters and brake pads. I am very happy with Seat and will get another one.

  • cliffdi 13th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This is my second Alhambra (this one was new in 03). It's just completed 40,000 miles and still drives like it did at new.

    My first one (T reg) had a major gearbox problem and it chewed up a new auto-gearbox every six months (which was very expensive for Seat as they were replaced under warranty). I ended up returning it and getting the brand new model at the time (the 1.9TDi SE Tiptronic auto) which is an 03 plate (after a rather heated confrontation with Seat UK).

    This particular model h ...

  • mechanic 11th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Bought the Seat Alhambra brand new in 2001 and went off to Germany with a caravan behind from the dealers. Car was fantastic. 115 bhp turbo diesel has plenty of power and tows 1250kgs in 5th no problem 6th is unusual.
    Gearbox smooth steering positive and light brakes very good and responsive but disc's have to be changed with second set of pads. Have had to have aircon pipe changed as it was leaking. Climate control panel replaced and door handles replaced. Now the auxillary heater in rear has ...

  • peter the bosun 13th Nov 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Had the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi SE from new was going to replace after 3 years decided the car was still sound, and reliable. The diesel engine with turbo pulls well and gives good miles to the gallon.

  • busboy 13th Oct 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi SE is lovely to drive, and feels nice and solid...well built.
    Not sure if I`d like the bills for a second hand one though.

  • iwill24 6th Jun 2005

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    Up to about 3 months ago I would have not hesitated to get another Seat Alhambra and would have raved about them but am beginning to find it very unreliable and costly to repair. Wouldn't touch another one with a barge pole and not impressed with the local Seat dealers knowledge of their faults.

  • yelselseivad Rank: Corporal 6th May 2005

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    I loved this Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi SE people carrier and before last week would have recommended it to anyone but I do 68 runs a week have 5 kids and need a car I can depend on and that won't let me down and this has big time. Don't know whether to get it fixed or to trade it in and get another make. Really miserable.

  • Pete4Moor Rank: Lance Corporal 23rd Jan 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I have to say the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi SE People Carrier is great to drive, is comfortable and has a reputation for reliability. Mine seems to be the exception, but the dealer has been fantastic. There have been no quibbles, and problems have been mended quickly. Seat were even so embarrassed at my catalogue of faults that they gave me a CD player and fitted it to the car.
    For an MPV it is economical, I get around 38mpg and it performs well. So much equipment comes as standard too compared ...

  • dalitrel Rank: Lance Corporal 12th Oct 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Im generally pleased with the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi SE people carrier, the comfort it offers and the performance and economy of the TDI 115 engine and its 6 speed gearbox. I still manage to average 550 miles over a full tank of diesel.
    Build quality is also reasonable, as the car is still free of rattles after 90K miles over 4 years, although some of the interior trim had to be replaced due to the peeling of the rubber covering on some of the elements. However, I was grateful for the 3 year war ...