2004 Seat Ibiza Cupra from UK and Ireland - Comments

Headlamps, Rear Lights, Fog Lamps all have condensation in them.

Radio / CD Player volume increases and decreases randomly.

This car is genuinely rapid with impressive handling.

As standard the interior looks a little sparse.

I have owned this car for the last 5 months and overall I'm very impressed with this model. It an attract car, especially in Onvi Yellow! Acceleration can be fierce, especially 1st to 2nd gear changes, although traction can be a problem if the road is not dry. The Electronic Stability Program which is standard on this model does keep the beast under control, but this can be switched off. I have manage an average fuel consumption of approximately 34mpg which includes mainly short trips with the odd motorway run at the weekend. Being VW parts the car feels solid and hard wearing. Overall I would recommend this vehicle to anyone who is looking for a small performance car with reasonably running costs.

It's Ovni Yellow.

The volume problem you relate to is the actual radio reception of the head unit. Its the worst bit about the car, and as a result it frustrated me so much that I've recently replaced the head unit. I've got the TDi cupra, and love it to bits, you even get wheels spin in 3rd with the traction control off. I'm glad you enjoy the car, I love it to bits and would recommend it to anyone who wants a quick hot hatch which is a bit rare to be seen on the road.

I am buying a Black TDI Cupra this weekend (new). Switching from a Mazda3 2.0l Sport 147bhp. Hoping the performance weighs out the features that I will be loosing. Glad to hear other people think a lot of of this car.

Michael.

I have just had the a remap on this vehicle and it has transformed the car. It was fast to start with, but the re-map has increased the low to mid range torque ten fold. Acceleration is outrageous. I would recommend a re-map to anyone with this model who wants a real performer.

The radio "problem" is to do with the speed at which you are driving, check your handbook, the faster you go and the louder the road noise the louder, in theory, the radio should get, you can turn this function off.

The radio unit has been replaced, apparently there is a problem with reception on them. I did read about the volume going up and down with engine speed etc, but mine would go up and down when I was at lights and had no bearing on engine speed whatsoever.

I have just had my seat ibiza fr (the 1.8 20vT version), only now I have been reading reviews on the web, I have the same problem with the headlamps and the radio, would anyone know if this would be covered by the warranty? Even though I am very happy with the performance and handling which forces me to smile every time I jump in it, I will be looking to improve the car, but find it hard to find parts with reviews, anybody with any ideas. If any one is looking to get one, don't wait any longer!!