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Its lowered, but std suspension going on when selling
24k miles, 2007, services by Seat
lol
Its lowered, but std suspension going on when selling
24k miles, 2007, services by Seat
lol
Arite cool, looking for about 4/4.5 for mine
Err, trying to think now
From my experience (only a year n a half) check the gear linkages (move gearstick between gears) and see if its rough, its quite fragile the ibiza 1.2 gearbox and mines has been in a few times due to it
Thats all ive had problems with on mine, ive heard some people say about suspension squeeks etc, but that could just be wear and tear.
Think i seen a thread like this or similar, will take a look and let you know
Err, trying to think now
From my experience (only a year n a half) check the gear linkages (move gearstick between gears) and see if its rough, its quite fragile the ibiza 1.2 gearbox and mines has been in a few times due to it
Thats all ive had problems with on mine, ive heard some people say about suspension squeeks etc, but that could just be wear and tear.
Think i seen a thread like this or similar, will take a look and let you know
The good news is that the 1.2 doesn't have a timing belt - it uses a chain instead. There have been some cases of the tensioner failing causing similar damage to a belt failure, but these aren't that common.
Yeah forgot to mention, check if the timing chain has been changed on it. As there has been problems with it on some folks ibiza's. Not mine yet fingers crossed
But imo your kinda in a hit and miss with the 1.2, some can be good some can be bad.
Some folk have lotsa problems with them and some folk have none!
Check this link for some more stuff..
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=176141&highlight=1.2+problems
But imo your kinda in a hit and miss with the 1.2, some can be good some can be bad.
Some folk have lotsa problems with them and some folk have none!
Check this link for some more stuff..
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=176141&highlight=1.2+problems
- Check the front and rear washer jets to see if they're working. The pipes can freeze and and pop off connecters. Not happened to my front ones but a few times on the rear, not a show-stopper but something to haggle about (you can fix yourself).
- As Matty said, check for squeeks from the suspension - this will be the bushes.
- On cars built before 2004 make sure they have a full service history or had the new improved chain tensioner fitted. My Ibiza '03 1.2 has the old type tensioner but has been serviced on time and is now on 108K miles.
- Don't worry about the engine being a little juddery when idling or a little noisy when cold - this is normal.
- The clutch should be light to depress, if it isn't the hydraulic system needs looking at.
Mmm... what else has gone wrong?
Look for a car which has been well maintained with a proveable service history, I've seen a couple down here being used as learner cars, not sure how to check for this on the V5 but deffo ask.
Sure there are problem cars, but then you get the same with Mercedes and BMWs
- As Matty said, check for squeeks from the suspension - this will be the bushes.
- On cars built before 2004 make sure they have a full service history or had the new improved chain tensioner fitted. My Ibiza '03 1.2 has the old type tensioner but has been serviced on time and is now on 108K miles.
- Don't worry about the engine being a little juddery when idling or a little noisy when cold - this is normal.
- The clutch should be light to depress, if it isn't the hydraulic system needs looking at.
Mmm... what else has gone wrong?
Look for a car which has been well maintained with a proveable service history, I've seen a couple down here being used as learner cars, not sure how to check for this on the V5 but deffo ask.
Sure there are problem cars, but then you get the same with Mercedes and BMWs
- Check the front and rear washer jets to see if they're working. The pipes can freeze and and pop off connecters. Not happened to my front ones but a few times on the rear, not a show-stopper but something to haggle about (you can fix yourself).
- As Matty said, check for squeeks from the suspension - this will be the bushes.
- On cars built before 2004 make sure they have a full service history or had the new improved chain tensioner fitted. My Ibiza '03 1.2 has the old type tensioner but has been serviced on time and is now on 108K miles.
- Don't worry about the engine being a little juddery when idling or a little noisy when cold - this is normal.
- The clutch should be light to depress, if it isn't the hydraulic system needs looking at.
Mmm... what else has gone wrong?
Look for a car which has been well maintained with a proveable service history, I've seen a couple down here being used as learner cars, not sure how to check for this on the V5 but deffo ask.
Sure there are problem cars, but then you get the same with Mercedes and BMWs
Yes this used to annoy me and also when stopped at traffic lights slight vibration but it is only a 3pot! same in all the 1.2's ive driven
Check the Coilpacks, if each one has a different date then it has a history of failing coil packs.
If they are all the same then it'll be fine.
.G.
If they are all the same then it'll be fine.
.G.
I think mine does OK on petrol, but The Growl at 5000rpm is definitely something to be enjoyed in moderation!
lol yes long motorway journeys must be accompanied with loud music
If only to drown out tyre noise, and wind whistling on the driver's-side wing mirror...
Depends on driving style and how much stuff you bolt onto your car!
( ScottHmk4 ) I'm getting about 47 - 50 Mpg / 420-ish Miles to a tank with mine, although I do give it a full service every 8 weeks...
.G.
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