SEAT Ibiza 1.9 D CLS 3d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good stereo, but no lighter and total absence of gadgets like airbags, central locking and electric windows.
Costs
Good fuel economy, but insurance and tax fairly high, servicing reasonable.
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On the road
Driving
Quiet engine, good handling, acceleration poor.
Performance
Would cruise happily on a motorway, but overtaking a chore.
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Living with it
Reliability
Mechanically very good, but let down by rubbish interior quality and appetite for wheel bearings
Image
Quite trendy
Comfort
Good seats, good stereo, but lack of a/c made driving on a hot day terrible.
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Security and Service
Security
None, but not likely to attract thieves.
Service
Dealership professional, costs reasonable
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Drivers window winder broke off, rattling trim, heavy appetite for wheel bearings and lights.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No