SEAT Ibiza (2002 - 2009) 1.9TDi Sport 5d Owner Review

1.9TDi Sport 5d
SEAT Ibiza Hatchback 2002-

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In their own words

I just wanted something small with a economical engine with some power that's why I went for the pd130 130bhp diesel. I don't have an problems with this car but what I do hate is the ride quality it's terrible and I could understand bad ride quality if it meant good handling but handling wasn't much good. It wasn't terrible it understeer under acceleration but that was down to having a heavy diesel engine in a small car and all that torque through the front wheels causing it to lose traction made worse after I remapped the ecu for more power. Biggest issue I had with handing was it didn't feel very stable at height speeds so didn't have to much confidence in it. I know a different suspension set up with better tires would help but as standard it wasn't much good

How reliable do you find the car?

Got a vibration from the engine one mechanic says injectors, other says engine mounts and another says flywheel so don't know who to believe. Other than that I just had to replace the rocker cover due to leak and abs doesn't always work so can leave you sliding down the road

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

Good little hatch bad did what I expected it to do
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 3 out of 5 3.0
  • Meets Expectations: 3 out of 5 3.0
  • Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Tabib Rehman recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Diesel
  • When purchased January 2015
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 68,000 miles
  • Average MPG 40 mpg