Tidy, good runner
* Petrol Pump went at 77,000 miles.
* Head Gasket blew at 81,000 miles.
* New brake discs at 84,000 miles - they went at around 82,000 miles because I've had 2 new sets of pads in that time.
* Accelerator cable disconnected at 74,000 miles.
Good space
Good speakers
Bad on petrol
Nice + tidy interior.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th September, 2005
Good potential if you have the time.
Coat hangers broke off easily.
Plastic coverings of seat hinges damaged easily. (3 Door)
Exhaust had to be replaced (£200) after rusting.
Very soft suspension, and bad brakes.
Quite fast for a 1.2, it does 110mph on the flat, but it needs a bit of time to get there :)
Looks great with body colored bumpers, skirts and lowered.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th October, 2003
Basically this model is a low-cost, reliable, economical diesel hatch-back. Recommended
Driver's and passengers doors are both difficult to open.
Syncromesh on third gear has gone.
Seat belts fail to retract.
Rear window wiper works erratically.
I bought this car recently in an attempt to increase fuel economy, (I previously owned a petrol Cavalier).
I am very pleased - getting 45 miles to the gallon with no effort - sure I could get 50 plus with lighter use of accelerator pedal!
Have found it quite difficult to match paintwork for the inevitable stone chips - Seat's are generally not listed at Halfords.
Insurance seems to me to be quite high - I'm sure this is because it is listed as a hot hatch. I am however going to shop around as there must be companies out there that recognise that a 1.7 diesel 10 year old hatch-back is not driven by a boy racer!
I aid £575 for the car and believe I got a bargain - diesel engine is likely to outlast the bodywork (which is currently mint).
I have been informed from various sources that the Seat Ibiza Diesel of this vintage is based on the Volkswagen Polo and so has a Volkswagen Diesel Engine and running gear - still finding out about this.
I am interested in knowing more about this cracking little diesel hatchback and particularly would like a workshop manual - does anyone know where I can get one?
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th February, 2003
Recently the ignition packed up, failed on emissions for MOT and the front panel between grille and bumper is rusty.
Good handling and cheap insurance. Engine good, fine wee car for tootling about in Scotland.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th May, 1999