1997 Seat Ibiza GTi Cupra Sport 8v review from UK and Ireland
"Very underrated hot hatch"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heatshield worked loose.
Passenger side door handle stopped working.
ECU became faulty - dry solder on one pin.
Water ingress caused by poor repair of the door handle.
General comments?
A very underrated car with nippy performance in town and on windy roads.
Added a stainless steel Mongoose exhaust which improved the sound and increased performance slightly.
Price drop is alarming and I am finding it difficult to sell in the current market.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26000 miles |
| Previous car | Alfa Romeo 33 1.7 16v |
| Date of Entry | 4th January, 2001 |