advice on buying an ibiza

[R@B]

Hi all,
My sisters looking to buy a 05/06 1.4 sport and i was just wondering if theres anything i should look out for.

 

[beezanick]

Just check the usual, as you would when buying any car.

Im not too sure about the 1.4 engine, so will let someone else awnser anything specific to look for with that. Model specific stuff that i can think of;

rear wash/wipe
if it has climate controll - screen flashing on startup (means theres a fault)
a/c works
all the gauges read 0 when the ignitian is off, and work properly when running

Think thats about all I can think of for now. The only other advice I can give is to check the condition of the draw under the steering wheel where the OBD connector is. If it is warped/misshapen and looks like its been pulled out a fair few times - its probably had a fault in the past (and could still be there). Take a copy of vag com to scan for any codes.

Hope this helps, Nick

 

[stezo2k]

check for rattles, suspension, back window spray, and steamed up headlights, seem to be pretty common on the mk4
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[DKershaw]

i bought a 1.4 sport 55 reg and the only problem i have had is a slightly steamed up headlight other than that it is the mutts

 

[R@B]

Cheers for the replys, just need to find one for her now.

 

[beezanick]

Oh, and chech the fron suspension springs- they tend to snap.

Also have a look at the inside edge of the fron tyres for excessive wear. Could be tracking or bushes.

 

[R@B]

will do, cheers mate

 

[cupra.al]

make sure theres not to much wind noise at higher speeds.

 

[nate03]

If your looking at buying an ibiza sport you should look at the Dab special edition

Heres a review i found

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Seat_Ibiza_1_4__Review_5612397

Ive sent you a pm also

Cheers