What should I get, Ibiza FR (5dr) tdi, Cupra (3dr) TDI or Fabia VRS????

[Elfman]

you can retro fit the ipod connect on 2006+ the 2005 stereo's are jsut the mp3 cd ones.. unless you know otherwise 'coz im gaggin for one to go on my 05 FR lol

Ive seen 65-70 if you want to get realy granny about it.. going 50 everywhere and trying to not stop at junctions etc.. but that was a very good run haha

 

[Cupra Duper]

you can retro fit the ipod connect on 2006+ the 2005 stereo's are jsut the mp3 cd ones.. unless you know otherwise 'coz im gaggin for one to go on my 05 FR lol

Ive seen 65-70 if you want to get realy granny about it.. going 50 everywhere and trying to not stop at junctions etc.. but that was a very good run haha

when i drove the VRS at the weekend I thought i could get near 70mpg out of it. I only did a few lanes with loads of gear changes and stops. So long motor trip and i think mid to high 60's

looks like it will be an FR then,

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

Cupra.

 

[Poverty]

cupra.

 

[Sisson]

5 door Ibiza TDI...

Its got to be!

Practical and also suprising quick once mapped.

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

5 door Ibiza TDI...

Its got to be!

Practical and also suprising quick once mapped.

You're not biased at all are you Sisson?

Oh hang on.....what car did you used to have?

 

[muddyboots]

1) Ibiza FR 5dr TDI 06-07 plate
2) Ibiza Cupra 3dr TDI 06-07 plate
3) Fabia VRS Limited Edition 06-07 plate

All around 10k, all have the same engine, shame tax, same MPG.

Do you realise that 1) and 3) are PD130 engines and 2) is a PD160 ?

 

[muddyboots]

You're not biased at all are you Sisson?

Oh hang on.....what car did you used to have?

His choice of cars went downhill after the Ibiza.
I should know, because I bought his Passat

 

[Leigh15]

you can retro fit the ipod connect on 2006+ the 2005 stereo's are jsut the mp3 cd ones.. unless you know otherwise 'coz im gaggin for one to go on my 05 FR lol

Ive seen 65-70 if you want to get realy granny about it.. going 50 everywhere and trying to not stop at junctions etc.. but that was a very good run haha

iPod compatibility can be added to any Alana head unit, although you won't get track names displayed on the non-MP3 ones. The adaptor connects through the CD changer port on the head unit.

 

[Cupra Duper]

Do you realise that 1) and 3) are PD130 engines and 2) is a PD160 ?

Yeah I know, if only they did the Cupra in a 5 DR

 

[Elfman]

leigh15 can you send me a link to one of the mp3 adapters I can't find one anywhere

 

[Leigh15]

It's a connects2 or denison adapter you want (google it) or for £100 scary you could get one from the stealers -

http://seat.co.uk/generator/su/uk/SEAT/site/Service/original-accessories/main.html

Click Ibiza 2002-2006, multimedia, iPod cables

(The stealer one is a denison AFAIK)

 

[Elfman]

for that price, im getting a new HU lol!

 

[malky39]

i got my 08 fr for 11500 so you could probably get a 08 5dr for that if you haggle

 

[Fuzzy123]

Id definitely go for an Ibiza, the Fabia's a nice car but the interior is a bit lower rent than the Ibiza (the dash is pretty nasty and the leather in the Ltd edition makes the interior very dark). Imo the Fabia's look much better in black than the limited edition blue ones, my mate who owns one used to work for Skoda and raves about it. Those diesels are very rapid on the motorway. I'd go FR 5dr if it was me but they're all pretty nice cars.

 

[Ant FR]

my choice would be a Golf 2.0 TDi 140bhp with DSG. Can be picked up main dealer for an 18 month old one for 15k.

 

[dozza.13]

Er, his post says he's after a small run around, the golf is the same size as his leon, and its also alot more expensive!!

 

[Deleted member 13581]

If you buy the vRS, theres lots of them kicking about so you will wish you bought the FR as theres not as many.

If you buy the FR, you will see a Cupra and wish you bought 1 of them.

I have the PD100 Sport and with its remap is seeing more than the FR and vRS, but have driven a Curpa and the sensation is totally different. Better brakes, better looking, more kit and not for all that much more cash.

On a quicky search heres a few i found for you:

Red 2007 Ibiza Cupra

Red 2006 Ibiza Cupra

Silver 2006 Ibiza Cupra (rare colour)

Black 2007 Ibiza Cupra

 

[keefy]

Just been thinking about this 'long' gearbox thing and am wondering how much different they can be?
Looking at the 0-60 for the 130bhp Sport and the 130bhp FR, they post exactly the same 0-60 times (info from Parkers website). I'd expect the FR to be quicker if it was shorter geared seeing as it is the same engine. Is it only 4th, 5th and 6th that are different ratios?

 

[Leigh15]

Just been thinking about this 'long' gearbox thing and am wondering how much different they can be?
Looking at the 0-60 for the 130bhp Sport and the 130bhp FR, they post exactly the same 0-60 times (info from Parkers website). I'd expect the FR to be quicker if it was shorter geared seeing as it is the same engine. Is it only 4th, 5th and 6th that are different ratios?

That's how it feels - yes.