A proper hot hatch that is often underrated
Loose heatshield.
New HT lead.
Both fixed by the dealer under warranty.
I have not been at all disappointed, and greatly enjoy humiliating kiddies and reps who do not realise how quick the car is!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st October, 2000
Storming!
Heat shield on the catalytic converter started to rattle, 1 spark plug lead broke down causing the engine to run on 3 cylinders until replaced.
Excellent handling little car, maybe the weight is biased a little too much to the front, tends to push the front a lot under hard cornering. This also wears the front tyres quickly. Performs well enough when I want it to, yet can average 43mpg on my run to work if driven compassionately! I'd definitely have another, no question.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th August, 2000
Drivers door window alignment went AWOL. The whole mechanism was replaced under warranty.
Great car, fulfills all my criteria well. I'll probably chop it in for the new turbo version next year.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th January, 2000
As yet, nothing.
Great little car. Good looks, good handling, lively engine and quiet at speed. Not exactly quick at the traffic light sprint.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st February, 1999
Absolutly fantastic car for beginners. Great handling, cheap and wonderful looking. A truely tremendous car.
P.S. had for 12 months and not a problem yet.
I've had a 1997 Ibiza 1.4S from (almost) new, and apart from a wheel bearing replaced under warranty at the first service, I don't think I've spent a penny on maintenance other than routine servicing and the occasional light bulb. It's lively, as comfortable as you'd expect in its class, rattle-free, polishes up like new, and makes a perfect second car to my BMW 5-Series. The clincher is, I sometimes take it out on B-roads just for some driving fun. Nice car.
19th Jan 2001, 08:58
I've got a 1.9 diesel, and it's got 60,000 miles.
I have had no problem at all, the handling is great, it sticks on the road, really reliable.
A good buy.