SEAT Ibiza (2002 - 2009) 1.2 SX 3d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

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

Friends and family like the look of the car, 3 other family members also have Ibiza's in different trim levels.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Would buy the 2009 Ibiza, or possibly a Leon, would definately stick to having a VAG Group car.

What are you likely to buy next?

2009 Ibiza or MkII Leon.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,000

When did you buy the car?

July 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

Got £500 knocked off the price as it needed a couple of wheel bearings replaced that I noticed on the test drive.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Like the look of the car, 3 other family memebers have the same car. Reliabilty reviews from family and online are mostly good. Wanted a car with VW build quality without the price tag.

What was the dealer like?

Very friendly and a good listener.

What's it like to drive?

It's a 1.2 12v 3 Cylinder so it doesn't set the world alight, town driving is comfortable as the gear change is short and slick with a light clutch. Out of town driving is also fine, produces most of it's power at about 3000 - 4000 rpm so overtaking on the motorway isn't too much of an issue.

What's it like to park?

Dead easy, steering is light enough and car has good all round visability.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Wheel bearings at point of purchase. Nothing else since then, there are many other known faults with this car but I've never had any.

What's most practical about your car?

Fuel economy - get an avaerage of about 48MPG per full tank / over 400 miles per tank.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Trim level of car is SX - comes with electronic climate control, works flawlessly.