Seat Ibiza FR 1.9 TDI PD 130 Review

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costa83's Review of Seat Ibiza FR 1.9 TDI PD 130

5th Oct 2008

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    0 stars
  • Length of ownership
    Not supplied
  • Year Manufactured
    Not supplied
  • Doors
    Not Set! Not Set!
Good Points

Fuel economy, performance, handling and cheap!


General Comments

Ive owned my Ibiza Sport(the FR's predecessor) for 18 months now, ive always smiled when ive left the car and its the highlight of any day when i get to drive it. Maybeim easily please or very sad but either way i cant fault the Ibiza.
After my dealer warrenty ran out i remapped it using a company called Jabba Sport, they boosted the power to an estimated 190bhp/320ftlb. This brings new problems in itself and extra wear on the running gear but believe me or not, its cheaper to run after the map because you use the low down torque rather than revving the nuts off it.
I know a number of VAG group diesel owners and we all complain about one thing, the tyres. Because of the torque it rips them up. A steady right foot is needed to save them, it is so hard not press a little harder though.

Bits bought for the car so far-
4x Goodyear Eagles @ £100-125ea
80000mi service @ £350
Remap Stage 2 @ £450
Sachs Racing Clutch @ £750
Passenger window repair (new mechanism) @ £190
New wishbone bushs @ £300 (After the map)
EBC brakes all round @ £100 pads/ £250 discs
More to buy im sure but i like my car so much i dont mind spending so much on it, half my expense has been because of tuning the engine. These cars are so reliable and modest, BMW and Audi owners beware!

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