SEAT Ibiza (1993 - 1999) 1.4 SE 3d (1998/R) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

This car says yes Im young but I'm a bit different :P

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They liked it, many didn't know what it was. Lots of comments on the back lights, my car was white and the backlights joined by the plastic boot strip make it look like it's wearing sun glasses! For all you less imaginative folk, yes they thought it was nice looking, and practical.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, I'd love this car but it's big brother, the cupra GTi! Parts are good, after a few crashes being a new driver i had parts on my Ibiza from SEAT Cordoba's and Incas, as well as parts from VW Polo's and Caddys!

What are you likely to buy next?

see above!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£600

When did you buy the car?

December 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

I felt I got a good deal, the car had a few subtle mods, such as alloy wheels, quadlamp headlights and speakers. Nice first car!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

First car, always loved these! No brainer!

What was the dealer like?

A local lad, nice guy.

What's it like to drive?

My ibiza was quite a rough ride even before being lowered. However i found it picking up well and beating lots of 1.2 and 1.4 traffic light crew.

What's it like to park?

Fine the back drops sharply and the window is large, it's quite a high car so viewing is good.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Sadly yes, intake manifold begain blowing quite early on, and due to a crash the chassis was slightly bent which lead to it's demise. Not of my fault though, gear lever the manifold and exhaust needed replacing.

What's most practical about your car?

It's boot is very generous indeed for a hatchback.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

It's an old car, but perhaps literally thousands of little cubbiy holes and gloveys to hide things in!