Advantages: Great Engine, Masses of Torque, the Q factor....... Disadvantages: There is the odd squeak / rattle. Ride can be harsh at times
...Introduction
I'll start with an introduction to tell you why I've chosen this car. I've recently owned a SEAT Leon Cupra, which was great fun. Although the car was very nice it did cost a fair bit to run and insure. With me wanting to buy ...
Advantages: Performance AND fuel economy, good build quality Disadvantages: More frequent servicing
Before this car I had an 1.4 MG ZR (petrol) which although gave excellent performance for that size engine, was proving costly for my commute to work - on average I was achieving about 33 miles per gallon.
So, after only having had that car for 8 month ...
Advantages: Excellent performance and economy Disadvantages: Slightly less refined than its VW cousins
I purchased one of these in May 2004 (2003, 03 plate), the 1.9 TDI PD 130 version. This car uses the same 130bhp 1.9 litre diesel engine used extensively throughout the VW Group (VW, SEAT, Skoda and Audi) range.
The first thing you notice about this ca ...
Advantages: Good Fuel Economy Disadvantages: Expensive when repairs are needed
...First of all i'll start by saying that the Seat Ibiza is put together very well, it is so sturdy and hard wearing. My Ibiza had 130,000 miles on the clock and it's still going strong and the bodywork has kept its "new car" look. Although, along the way it ...
Advantages: Great engine, ride, price Disadvantages: none yet
...knew I'd be doing a lot more miles in the car. What I needed was a new deisel engined car.
I had driven a Golf TDI and knew they performed well, however they were out of my price range. I use to own a Seat Ibiza befor ...