Is the SEAT Ibiza ST a good replacement for my 2008 Honda Civic?

I currently own a 2008 Honda Civic 2.2i CTDi with 25,000 miles on the clock. I love the drive, but find the rear window spoiler and lack of a wiper frustrating, especially when it is wet and frosty. A friend has recommended the Seat Ibiza ST 1.6TDi, which new I think retails at about £12,000. Is this a good buy or what else would you recommend that is similar in style and size, and what would be a reasonable part-exchange for the Civic?

Asked on 22 October 2010 by DG, Grantham

Answered by Honest John

The SEAT Ibiza ST (Sport Tourer) is well priced anyway and remarkable value on offer via www.drivethedeal.com. I drove one to Paris a few months ago. Decent, roomy car, with as much space inside as a Civic, but a class down from it. There is a swelling of discontent that the new VAG 1.6 diesel engine is not as economical as its certification figures suggest, but it should still be more economical than the Civic.

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