SEAT Ibiza Hatchback 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap considering the high level of equipment and build quality.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good fuel economy (even around London!); low insurance bracket, but servicing a bit steep (168 squid for full service).

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quite fun, but harsh over bumps and lack-lustre up steep hills.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quite nippy about town and composed on motorway.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems so far.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Aimed at young drivers with meaty looks, alloys and fogs. Neat feature - you can turn front fogs on without dazzling anyone behind (shows again how the car is aimed at the young). Good 6-speaker stereo.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Decent space inside, but harsh over bumps with stiff suspension, but fits with sporty image.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Apparently good locks and immobiliser (no break-ins so far).

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, but quite expensive full service costs.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Fault rheostat on dash switch (replaced under warranty).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes