Ibiza FR 1.8T Bargain of the decade?

[geordiesherman]

Hi all, just got my new Ibiza FR 1.8 T last week. i traded it for a Jabba'd 130 Sport. Ok as stock it doesn't feel as quick but over the same roads in a straight line its only 5mph or so slower - and thats before it gets 220 - 230bhp from a return trip to Jabba! Can you go faster for 14k all in?

I don't want to cause big arguments between Sport and FR owners but the handling is a revelation, no crashing, little roll and a ride I can get on with - can this really be due to 80kg less over the front end?

I hope its not and they have sorted the crap ride and handling of the FR TDi as that motor deserves a decent chassis too.

OK the interior is dodgy compared to the 'Audi' like sport but its the motor the sport should of been from day one. Top car - keep your Cupras, too expensive and too in your face, FR's are the best reasonably priced hatchs in Seats line up.

[m0rk]

you could go faster for less than that with the previous Ibiza ;) but that's not in production any more :)

/me waits for clio cup 182 comments

[BenS1]

Mk3 Ibiza Cupra. ;)

Also, are you sure about 220-230bhp from Jabba? I would of expected 195-210bhp max?

If you do goto Jabba then let us know how you get on.

Glad you are having fun.

Ben

[Fen]

Hi all, just got my new Ibiza FR 1.8 T last week. i traded it for a Jabba'd 130 Sport. Ok as stock it doesn't feel as quick but over the same roads in a straight line its only 5mph or so slower - and thats before it gets 220 - 230bhp from a return trip to Jabba! Can you go faster for 14k all in?


Yes. About 30mph faster and 2.5 secs quicker to 60 for under £10k, and that's without even thinking about it

[geordiesherman]

Ah clever eh, I meant new and in a reasonable insurance group - but a fair point none the less.

[Ruddmeister]

Can you go faster for 14k all in?


I believe Bills Golf (ex-Jabba) was for sale for around £12,500

400bhp, 170mph (GPS verified) 0-60 in around 5 secs and beat the fastest MKiV Golf in Europe in a magazine shoot out.

Depends what you class as new, although fair point on the insurance but £1,500 should cover it for £14k all in!.

[ibizacupra]

I believe Bills Golf (ex-Jabba) was for sale for around £12,500

400bhp, 170mph (GPS verified) 0-60 in around 5 secs and beat the fastest MKiV Golf in Europe in a magazine shoot out.

Depends what you class as new, although fair point on the insurance but £1,500 should cover it for £14k all in!.


Not fastest 1.8T MKIV in europe...... that was another guys claim :) Mine was the one faster than his :p :D

There is always someone faster... guaranteed.

Off to its new home this weekend. complete with its large FMIC.
400bhp motor easy peasy.... oh the wheelspin I can hear it now.

ickle Ibiza is getting 5th gear (of 6) wheelspin in the damp....
Makes for a weird sensation.... steer left or right whilst spinning @ 115mph in 5th and it continues to drive dead ahead! - Test ride for some friends in Scotland over the weekend sprinting. Made me smile. Its gone a bit mad has this car... :hide:

[Ruddmeister]

Not fastest 1.8T MKIV in europe...... that was another guys claim :) Mine was the one faster than his :p :D




I think that's what I said you beat the fastest MKiV in Europe....anyway yours was technically a 1.9T :thumbup:

115mph wheel spin! and new FMIC to come, cos you need the extra ponies :no:

[pbirkett]

Glad to hear your liking your new car James, thought you would :)

[geordiesherman]

Cheers mate, just needs an IHI conversion and it will be about right!! Enjoy your time off - beers next Friday?

[pbirkett]

Yeah, just found out about it, you know me... I'll be out! :cheers: