Seat Ibiza 2000 W plate - any common problems

Mar 18, 2009 3 Replies

Hi guys



I am after a heads up on any potential issues on a 2000 W plate Seat Ibiza. One of my wife's friends has been offered one and has asked if I would go with her. Don't have many details as yet, inc engine size etc. Just wondered if there were any common and well known issues I should look out for?



Many thanks.


A relative was in a crash in one and it folded like paper.

That's unfortunately true of most small cars though isn't it - apart from all but the very latest ones.

Good: Rides and handles even better than the previous version. More fun than a VW Polo. 1.8 20VT Cupra most fun. TDI 110 most practical. Bad: A few build quality problems. Cupras eat front tyres. Replacing exhaust of the 1.4 costs a fortune.

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