SEAT Ibiza 1.9 D SE 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Loads of car for the money, very cheap to run and fuel
Costs
45-55MPG, service it myself, cam belt costs £150 to change, no other costs incurred
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On the road
Driving
Choppy but firm ride, corners and handles securely with minimal understeer, despite skinny 175-13 tyres, engine happy to pull in high gears at modest revs. Comfy seats for long drives too.
Performance
One up to speed, it thunders along on country roads or 3rd lane on motorways.
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Living with it
Reliability
slight gear selection problem unknown cause: gearbox, syncromesh, clutch?
Image
No image when dirty, looks ok once sparkly clean!
Comfort
Suprisingly comfy considering tightly sprung, maybe its the good flat seats
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Security and Service
Security
not been broken into or tampered with!
Service
Dealer garage in Bournemouth gave bad service on parts.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Nil
Other
sticky passengers electric window
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes