Buying an Ibiza

[flares]

My cousin is looking to buy an 02/03 plate Ibiza TDI 130 so i was hoping for some advice on what faults to look for . I `m taking him to look at one on saturday , i`ve got an LC but dont know anything about Ibiza`s . Any tips/advice would be appreciated

 

[oedo]

I'd look for all the normal stuff on a car of that age but niggles and specifics for the tdi130 I can think of and have happened to mine are:

Torquey engine so expect worn engine mounts, feels like play in the drive train in the lower gears.
Clunking from the suspension, expecially the rear, not uncommon, usualy bushes or topmounts.
Vibration/groaning from the engine under load, usualy rattling intercooler pipe (see respective post in this forum).
Tempremental immobilizer, sometimes stops you from starting car. Sometimes diagnosed as a failed dash unit which can be £££ to replace.
Rattles from the interior - it's an Ibiza.

Erm... anyone else?

 

[rashcupra]

fogged up headlamps
windnoise from the mirrors doors
rattly boost pipe on fuel filter housing

squeeky chairs

not really alot more to look into apart from the obvious things when buying a new car like

uneven tyre wear
clunking rear springs
ect

 

[flares]

IS THAT ALL Cheers guys

 

[Guinness]

not that much really, any car owners forum could give you countless faults that are found. if u get stuck in the FAQ area there is a common faults list

 

[flares]

The car seems nice , decent mileage , fsh , I know the common faults on the leon but needed some info on the Ibiza

 

[Guinness]

aye, the ibiza's are great cars must say. As I have had 2 and they have never had a problem [touchwood]

 

[RichieRich]

i have had 3 ibiza's with vertually no probs... *touches wood*

 

[flares]

The ibiza we`re going to look at has 17" alloys and uprated strut brace fitted from new by seat . Would this be right or is he telling my cousin a few little fibs

 

[mrcoyote]

You can get 17" alloys and and the strut brace as dealer fit options as they're Seat accessories, so technically it's correct.

 

[RichieRich]

Can be correct.. if its brand new then it will be correct... you would be lucky for the dealer to get the car with this options without some1 wanting them in the first place...

 

[flares]

The car is an 02 or 03 and the guy has had it from new , 17`s , seat sport suspension etc

 

[Poverty]

Isnt the old 130 whats considered now to be the FR hence the 17's?

 

[muddyboots]

No the original 130 Sports had 16" wheels as standard.

And for a while after the Mk4 was launched Seat offered a decent sports suspension kit, but stopped selling it after a while.

 

[muddyboots]

How many miles has it done ?

Remember to check for full dealer history (to be reasonably sure the right oil has been used, it's vital). And cambelts are due at 60k.

 

[Tom B]

As did old FRs!

This is the thread you want to read: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=108848

As an ex 130 owner (twice!) I wish you all the best, you'll enjoy it, especially with a remap and brakes! Check for SEATCupra.net stickers on the rear or side windows, it might be one of our old ones!