Looking to buy Ibiza :D

[waso_dude]

Hi guys/gals.

I'm looking to replace my 1.4 Fiat Bravo with a 2002 1.9 TDi SE Ibiza.

Anyone got any idea on cost that i should be looking to pay for a 2002 with 60,000 miles? It has metalic paint and 17 alloys.

Also any problems i should keep an eye out for?

Cheers

Warren

 

[waso_dude]

No body got any advice or anything?

 

[Ad Lav]

Any Pics??

Not sure on an SE - maybe £5000 - £6000?

Should look out for rust patches under sills, anti-roll bar knocking.

 

[waso_dude]

i'll just grab on off the site

its a lovery option imho.

 

[waso_dude]

Just realised they are 15" wheels

 

[Ad Lav]

What wheels? The SE came with 15's standard

 

[waso_dude]

looking at the pics they look like standard 15"s i think i got confused when i had a quick lookie

 

[rashcupra]

problems to look for are

misting/condensation in front and rear lights
ratling dashboard
windnoise from mirrors and door seals
ratling boost pipe on bottom left of engine bay
pulling left steering
uneven tyre wear
rust on bottom of wings (between wing and side sill)
rear washer jet popped off
clunking springs


these are the things i would look for to knock price down welcome to seat very good car and very underestimated!

 

[waso_dude]

Cool cheers for the details there

The car is currently up for 4K. I'm P/X and hoping to pay 3K for it.

Just had a nice f+r bumper respray too - have to get that HPI and checked out first TBH.

Warren

 

[rashcupra]

they are great cars are you not willing to dig in you pocket and buy the fr/sport pd130??

 

[waso_dude]

I'm 19 and one years no claims as a named driver on direct line, so insurance is tight.

I'm looking at 100ish a month on a 100bhp. i'd love a 130

 

[Ad Lav]

£1200 for a 100bhp 1.9 is quite alot!

Remap will see it as a 140 - 150 bhp rocket

 

[rashcupra]

i feel ul be kicking yourself if you dont go for the fr but still the tdi maps to a nice nippy 140-150bhp

 

[waso_dude]

I can't afford the insurance otherwise i'd be tempted.

I'm not going for speed, i need a more economical car than anything. Close to 100 miles a day isn't good on a petrol.

I'm trying to make the change to a bigger can as easy and cheap as possible.

 

[Gazb]

Well in NI paying £1200 for a 19yr old male is very good, I'm 24 and minecost me £1400 this year for my FR.

Only problem I can see with remaping the 100bhp SE would be that it only has drum brakes at the back (I could be wrong though), but even the brakes in my FR struggle when horsing on.

 

[rashcupra]

1400 for a 23 year old DAMN I LOVE ENGLAND EVEN MORE!

 

[waso_dude]

I can't get a remap on my insurance or any preformance mods til i'm 25.

But i might change my insurance next year.

As i'm just transfering my policy over to the new car and adding the extra evermonth.

 

[rashcupra]

fair do's so this is going to be your motorway bitch hope she serves you well

 

[waso_dude]

na some motorways generally A roads. so its gunna get some abuse.

 

[Red Rum]

Waso mate, get yourself a look on Morethan. Im 19 with one years no claims and am insured fully comp on a Tdi FR for £1000 a year. Have a play about with quotes and your sure to get one cheaper than that mate

Good luck

Rum