1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa review from UK and Ireland
"An ideal first-time car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator went. The new one was not fitted right, therefore the drive-belt came off more than once. Water leaked into the cylinder block which led the car to be running on three cylinders instead of four. The handbrake itself broke off from the floor of the car. I had to pull-up the carpet on the floor and weld it back (tricky job). The handle on the drivers side door had a mind of it`s own. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it did not (it always seemed to be broke when my hands were full and it would be raining!!!). The fan behind the radiator broke which made my car overheat when in traffic.
General comments?
It`s a great cheap car apart from problems I had. However I know it`s only a one litre, but it is as slow as a tractor. There is no power whatsoever. The inside is nice and there is plenty of room (mine is only three-door!!).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th May, 2002 |