SEAT Ibiza Hatchback 2002-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent. Fiesta ST is same price, and faster... But the Seat is worth more later on in life.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Extras such as cruise control are costly.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Front end tends to drift away from you when cornering at speed.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A performance Diesel is born, pins you to the seat when you burry the right pedal.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems so far.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It looks like a regular Ibiza, just with bigger alloys and one dam cute exhaust.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Stiff, sporty suspension does it's best. Feels un-settled on all but the smoothest of roads, by giving the driver a rather unforgiving drive.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Thatcham Cat 1 alarm is a nice touch. Locking wheel bolts the alloy's are an optional extra however.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Local dealer is ok, if only a bit disorganised.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Car has a possible tracking problem. It always wants to pull to the left. It gets fixed, and is ok for a few weeks, then it slowly creeps back. I can live with it, so I'm not too fussed.

    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