Buying used Ibiza FR, what to check?

[Davidsr]

Going to look at a couple of Ibiza FRs on Sunday, both pretty low mileage (20k on 56 plate).

Is there anything specific I need to check? Apart from the usual car stuff?

Buying it from a main dealer so I'm hoping there shouldn't be any hidden problems!

TIA

 

[orca]

Check the void bushes and the play in the front anti roll bar. there are mods for both. Tyre wear on the very edges wil show the anti roll bar problem and main dealers (well mine) did not know that was an indicator. I'm sure there are more knowledgeable folk to help you

 

[Davidsr]

Damn that was quick. checked tyres and panels when I was looking at it quickly, they all seemed ok.

Is it a case of getting on hands and knees to check play in front ARB?

 

[orca]

Yes and listen as you go on full lock or over speed bumps and pot holes. There is another thread in the MK4 area titled anti roll bar

 

[ding-dong]

You going to look at the ones at Preston Seat?

 

[Davidsr]

Yeh going to Hobins, spoken to Dan who seems pretty helpful.

 

[ding-dong]

Bugger Those 2 had caught my eye as well, im in manchester tho so its a bit further for me to go. let me know your thoughts on them mate if you got for one of them let me know if the other is worth a trip

 

[Davidsr]

Bought the 56 plate FR with all the electrics on, got them down to 8200. Car is pretty tidy, other on looked in good condition, reckon it's worth a trip down