SEAT Ibiza 1.2 S 5d (02) (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Outstanding for the £5k I paid second hand with remote locking, A/C, PAS, twin airbags and a good quality CD/Radio all included.
Costs
Probably too early to comment but is economical and cheap to insure and tax.
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On the road
Driving
Great Drive, firm but well controlled and refined ride with outstanding cornering ability.
Performance
Amazing for a 3 cylinder 1.2. Is very revvy, smooth and quiet.
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Living with it
Reliability
A slight problem with a pipe coming out somewhere on the exhaust system/catalyst a week after I got the car, but swiftly and efficiently attended to under warranty by Arnold Clark Liverpool. Feels solid and well built though.
Image
In my eyes superbly stylish, both inside and out for what is essentially a basic supermini. Still gets some admiring looks. Is also somewhat more unusual than the normal Fiesta, Corsa, Clio etc.
Comfort
Ride a little firm on poor city roads, but compensated for by comfortable seats. Some slight road rumble on rough surfaces but low levels of wind noise at all speeds, so very good all round.
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Security and Service
Security
Good for such a lowly model with deadlocks and an apparently good quality immobiliser. More than adequate I'd say.
Service
Buying couldn't have been easier, plus the slight problem I had was swiftly and efficiently sorted out by the dealer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
A pipe came loose from the exhaust system/catalyst.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes