1991 Seat Ibiza Reviews

A lot! It was OK for the first year I had my car, but after that everything seemed to go wrong.

First, the exhaust went and that cost me a lot of money. Then the head gasket went, that cost me about 400 pounds to put right, only the problem was never really solved so I had to get rid of it as soon as I could.

This car was a good buy and it did me good for about 2 years. after that it pretty much fell apart! Whats more the speedometer stopped working.

2 x CV joints £75

1 x Battery £30

2 Front tire's £50

Front Disc's & Pads £40

Rear Shoes £10

Plugs, Leads, Dizzy Cap, Rotor Arm

K & N Air Filter.

Nothing has really gone wrong with this car most of the parts I have had to replace have been because I abuse the car!!

Good for 115mph downhill!

Is quicker than new 1.2 8v vauxhall corsas and is much more responsive with a "bolt on" K&N air filter.

Has lots of body roll, but holds on well and goes very nicely sideways in the wet!

Back exhaust started blowing.

Parcel shelf snapped.

Rev. counter sticking.

This car is very nippy and quick for its age and engine size.

Very reliable car with low running costs.

High performance with cheap tax and insurance.

Front wings started to rust from the inside. On closer inspection, I found this to be due to a previous front end accident. Since they are bolt-on, I replaced them myself quite easily at a cost of £60 for the pair.

The Pierburg carburettor developed a fault at 40000 miles. It is very difficult to start in cold weather, stalls at every road end until the engine is warmed up, and is "lumpy" at idle speed even when warm. I am currently considering a Weber conversion.

Rear nearside window glass sliders have rusted. The window will open, but won't close with the winder.

Considering this car's age and small engine size, it's quick off the mark and very responsive.

The paint has stood up well to the elements. After a wash & wax, it still comes up like new.

Although the car is small, the boot space is enormous. (Mine is a hatchback.)

My Ibiza is the entry level "L" spec. It has manual steering which feels quite heavy when parking. However, it handles well and corners like a dream.

The interior is very basic, but it's still clean and tidy after 11 years.

Rotor Arm Broke Didn't Cost Much got a new one for £10.

Light Bulbs Went - cheaply fixed at Halfords.

Exhaust Rings Went - again Cheaply fixed under £2.00 from Halfords.

My car has a tiny engine is over 10 years old and still runs like a dream!.

I find the car to be very comfortable, although the interior is gloomier than a Mortuary.

This Car is great well worth a look.

Water pump was broken with 44000 km.

Exhaust pipe broken 3 times during cars life, last time with 58000 km.

Some noises when the road is not good.

Sometimes I think it has more than 63hp.

It allows me travelling faster than the rest of the traffic. I often go at about 150 km/h at 4500 RPM, and twice at 190-195 (6100 RPM) in a long slope.

It is not very good in slow curves.