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Hi people im lookin on buying a ibiza 2.o 16v gti i jus wanted to know if there was anyfink to look out for like bad points or common faluts and how quick they r n best places to look for one.

Hi All Just thought i would post to try and get some advise. I m a big Jap/Korean Car fan and have just sold my Hyundai Coupe, reason for this was becuse i need a desieal for the long trip to and from work. Because of this i decided that the Ibiza was the best option. I am however...

Hello. Im maybe going to buy a Cordoba 16V 150HP tomorrow. How much parts is the same as Cordoba 8V. I do not think there is so many Cordoba 16V here in Sweden so it can be hard to get spareparts... So... How much spare parts is the same like 8V or as MKIII(?) Golf? Really need...

Hi all About to buy this from ebay and wanted to confirm that this would be suitable for my Leon cupra (03). http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAG-COM-VW-Audi-Car-Diagnostic-Code-Reader-OBD-2-Cable_W0QQitemZ330153643003QQihZ014QQcategoryZ30921QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I am a complete...

Hi, just joined the forums and looking to buy a nice Ibiza TDI 130 I've seen at a local showroom. It was registered in March 2004 so I've already emailed Seat about the recall they had back then to see if the work was carried out. It is labelled as a sport but has the 130bhp TDI engine...

Hi all, I've decided to buy a a second hand new shape Toeldo, to replace my Ibiza 1.2. I'm going for a 1.6 to save a few grand as I won't use it on motorways much (got a TDi Touran for that) and it'll mostly be used on local trips so the economy of a diesel isn't going to outweigh the price...

Hello evryone. I'm buying a 03'' Leon Cupra 180, with around 60k on the clock. The price is around 11000 euros or 7400 gbp. What do you recommend to look at when buying used one? I mean, if there's anything special about 20vt to look at? What's the oil consumption of these cars, the...

Hello all, after being messed about with an astra sport hatch order i've had going I've decided to go for a nearly new FR instead. Couple of questions: 1. It's only got the standard 17" wheels. How much will as set of 18s set me back? What could I expect to get for the 17s? 2. How much is an...

I'm using my mates account and need some help on buying my new car. I'm after the Ibiza Mk 3 Cupra 1.8 t........ Now i have found a few and think there sweet.. example... http://www.tkmotorsales.co.uk/84940/stocklist.htm But i have just checked on parkers and realised that there is a...

I might be buying one off a guy on this very forum (an Alpine MRV T-303, for £40), but as I'm not sure if this is going through, is there any other kind of amp I could be looking for? I'm looking to spend under £100, and I'd rather buy something good and second hand than second-rate and new...

Hi, i've been looking at buying a leon 1.9 tdi cupra. I'm basically after advice on any problems i should be aware of when buying this model and also the best model i should go for. I have up to £11K max to spend. I would like something which has less than 40K miles on. What sort of reg would i...

Hi All. I currently own a 1.6 VW Bora and its getting a little boring, so have decided to go for a Seat Leon 1.9 110 SE. I was wondering if i chip a 110 BHP, will it make it as quick as the 130bhp, or just increase torque and not a lot of top end speed? Also, is it really worth me...

Hi, just a new member here. Currently drive a Scenic dci and thinking of changing to the Altea XL 2.0tdi Stylance. Had lengthy drive in one yesterday (its the dealer demonstrator that is for sale). Found it totally different drive to my Scenic, and more like my other car, a Fabia vrS. Maybe...

Can you please tell me what engine variants the ibiza TDI comes in. I'm after a 130 but i've also seen 110's but there no info about them on parkers.co.uk. Can someone please list the TDI's for me with engine power and rough torque. Cheers Basssound

Hi there! Well i have been lurking for a while and am now in a position to buy a new Leon FR! This board has been an invaluable source of advice in helping me reach my decision. Sooooo, i have rang around afew of the internet brokers, namely The Deal Negotiator (Sidlow) and Broadspeed...

Was looking at this ABF 16V engine to buy. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160121149362&rd=1&rd=1 If he can give me recipts for the work done, what do you think is a reasonable price for it? I was thinking offering around...

Hi, This is my first time in the Arosa Forum..so hello all! :D Im looking at buying an Arosa for the missus as our 2nd car. The one I have seen (see link below) is a 1998 1.4 MPi and looks in good order, but..... Is there no PAS on the 98 model and if not is it still easy to drive...

Sorry for my ignorance firstly, but is it possible to fit coilovers generally off a Golf Mk2 Gti, the ones in question are these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=011&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=320116462486&rd=1&rd=1 i currently have an ibiza 2001 1.8t...

OK.. a bit of advice needed if anyone can help. I;m looking for an Ibiza mk4, for under £4200 tops. What's the best I'm going to get..? After looking round I'm struggling for anything from a dealer, and very little via private sale. The best I've found is an '03 Ibiza 1.2s, but I'd ideally...

I've done a search for common faults, and was wondering if there was anything I had missed (going to view a few this week :) ). Check for water/sealent/evidence of it in the passenger footwell Check usual turbo car things (smokey start up, smokey on boost etc) Check for the fluttering...