Frozensky
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Hey
Basically my job involves VW Group parts, this week I came across a blue 02 plate Ibiza 1.9 TDI 130 Sport. I can buy it for £1200. It's done 170k Miles but had about 20 services with 3 cam belts! Mechanically all that seems wrong is that it needs 3 CV boots, nsf arm, Alt belt, Centre Exhaust and a clamp and a wing mirror casing. I can get all these at low prices and all general age related parts. It's got alot of paint marks and dents and needs a bit of work but I know someone whos amazing at that and can do that pretty cheap. It drives ok and the engine sounds alright. It had low coolant in it so I've topped it up an got that pressure testing right now. Interior is good, little wear at all.
For £1200 and around £500 parts an labour to get it pretty tidy with nothing to do. Is it worth it?
The engine is pretty much the best VAG Diesel they made, the new 2.0 TDI is fraut with issues and crap lets face it, out of warrenty and your a brave person. This 1.9 didn't really have any major widespread issues.
I was thinking of a new clutch eventually and then chipping it stage 1. Could be a cheap little pocket rocket with great MPG as long as I don't mind the mileage number on the dash. But I work with people who have and worked on Seats and VAG car for years and know the 130 engine better than the back of their hands.
So what do you guys think? Worth ago or stay clear?
Basically my job involves VW Group parts, this week I came across a blue 02 plate Ibiza 1.9 TDI 130 Sport. I can buy it for £1200. It's done 170k Miles but had about 20 services with 3 cam belts! Mechanically all that seems wrong is that it needs 3 CV boots, nsf arm, Alt belt, Centre Exhaust and a clamp and a wing mirror casing. I can get all these at low prices and all general age related parts. It's got alot of paint marks and dents and needs a bit of work but I know someone whos amazing at that and can do that pretty cheap. It drives ok and the engine sounds alright. It had low coolant in it so I've topped it up an got that pressure testing right now. Interior is good, little wear at all.
For £1200 and around £500 parts an labour to get it pretty tidy with nothing to do. Is it worth it?
The engine is pretty much the best VAG Diesel they made, the new 2.0 TDI is fraut with issues and crap lets face it, out of warrenty and your a brave person. This 1.9 didn't really have any major widespread issues.
I was thinking of a new clutch eventually and then chipping it stage 1. Could be a cheap little pocket rocket with great MPG as long as I don't mind the mileage number on the dash. But I work with people who have and worked on Seats and VAG car for years and know the 130 engine better than the back of their hands.
So what do you guys think? Worth ago or stay clear?
