1997 Seat Ibiza Reviews - Page 5 of 5

ECU decided to pack up, which in turn ruined the fuel pump and ignition barrel.

Having owned my little Ibiza for just over two years now I can safely say I love it!

Having lowered her, added some cool M3 mirrors, a DTM Janspeed exhaust, and shed loads of ICE, she is a real head turner.

The guys in the other reviews ain't lying. Even though I have experienced some pretty bad problems, I love the car so much I just carry on.

Saxo's, XR3i's, and the like don't stand a chance.

My advice is that if you can get hold of one, do it... you won't regret it!

Gearbox had to be rebuilt by Seat Sport UK.

Chews tyres big time.

Only take the car out at the weekend. It's a pity Seat Cupra Sport only built 10 of these. Simply fantastic short throw, 6 speed gear box, 200bhp engine, leather and carbon everywhere. Just every man's dream F2 car for the road.

ECU ingested water after 13 months. Replaced under warranty.

Downpipe heatshield rattles. Replaced under warranty.

Plastic runner thing in the driver's door electric window broke under normal use. Out of warranty. Would not sell the plastic part, forced to buy a complete winder unit with a motor for £160.

Sunroof rattles.... dealer could not sort it out.

A/C stopped working, faulty seals and leaking gas, out of warranty (just).

Aside from the problems above, it's a great car and now there are lots of aftermarket accessories available, like engine mods, body kits, suspension upgrades etc. SJB Sport seem to be the tuning people for Seat.

Am waiting for the new Cordoba 1.8T.

Loose heatshield.

New HT lead.

Both fixed by the dealer under warranty.

I have not been at all disappointed, and greatly enjoy humiliating kiddies and reps who do not realise how quick the car is!!

Heat shield on the catalytic converter started to rattle, 1 spark plug lead broke down causing the engine to run on 3 cylinders until replaced.

Excellent handling little car, maybe the weight is biased a little too much to the front, tends to push the front a lot under hard cornering. This also wears the front tyres quickly. Performs well enough when I want it to, yet can average 43mpg on my run to work if driven compassionately! I'd definitely have another, no question.

Drivers door window alignment went AWOL. The whole mechanism was replaced under warranty.

Great car, fulfills all my criteria well. I'll probably chop it in for the new turbo version next year.

As yet, nothing.

Great little car. Good looks, good handling, lively engine and quiet at speed. Not exactly quick at the traffic light sprint.