1997 Seat Ibiza 1.9D review from Spain
"Unreliable after 40,000 miles"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine mounting broke 75,000 ( kms )
Fuel leak Injection overhaul 80,000.
New power steering pump 82,000.
Break noise, always, especially when wet (pads and disks OK)
New transmission 88,000.
Pre heater plugs now fail when cold.
Oil leak 80,000.
General comments?
VW parts are not what they used to be. I once had older Golfs which were great, but the Ibiza (a VW polo underneath) is fitted with lower quality parts and deliberate planned obsolecence, such that anything other than low mileage is not worth buying. While the gear box and Engine block seem to be reliable, they are just about the only bits that haven't gone wrong. Breaks feel like my old Morris Minor!
Like it for looks, seats wear well, aircon good cost me €4000 in bills over 3 years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 116000 kilometres |
| Previous car | SAAB 9000 |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2005 |