new seat ibiza owner

[andythrill]

hi guys ive just bought a 53 plate seat ibiza 1.2 3 door,this is my first seat and ie got to say i was well impressed with the test drive,im hopefully picking up the car next tuesday and i cant wait.
i usually buy fiats but have been let down by niggly faults and rubbish dealerships,i could tell by the testdrive that this car is a world away from the rubbishy fiat quality that ive been used to,ill let you guys know how i get on.
does anybody know where i an get a nice cheap alloy/tyre package as at the mo ive just got the standard trims.

 

[Octane2097]

did you know seat used to be owend by fiat?
all vag now tho

welcome to the site, cheap wheels? if your not after anything special can get some 15inch with tyres from motosave for around £250

 

[Nath.]

hello and welcome,

alloys are a must for ibiza's, depends what you want really, just remember that the ibiza has the same wheel fitment as a VW, AUDI and SKODA so there is loads of choice

anything up to 17" will prob be ok but 15" will prob be best for the 1.2

 

[muddyboots]

Welcome

 

[mrcoyote]

Have a look in the for sale section as there's a few sets in there atm.

And welcome to the Seat world.

 

[Andywest2k1]

welcome mate,

I also own a 1.2 mate. Any questions feel free to ask. A member called Guiness knows his stuff aswell about 1.2's.

 

[Guinness]

yep as andy says I have done pretty much everything to my 1.2. So any questions Im here.

 

[Deleted member 13581]

Hello and welcome along mate.

As said, keep and eye out in the for sale cection. Might find yourself a bargain.

 

[pedy]

welcome mate, good choice of car, hope you enjoy it!!

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

Welcome to the site!

 

[andythrill]

thanks for your kind replys,im picking my car up on tuesday and well looking forward to it,just hope im not in for any nasty surprises,ill let you guys know how i get on,cheers

 

[Yella Beeza]

QUOTE "niggly faults and rubbish dealerships"

Welcome to Seat ownership and SCN, which is worth a browse if you have any issues. Hope you enjoy the car.

 

[rashcupra]

welcome matey how could you followfiat they rust after 2 weeks youve done the right thing to move to seat BUT IM NOT BIAS

problems to look for when you pic it up and to haggle the dealer down are

steamed up headlamps
rattling dash
wind noise/leaking window seals
timing chain if needed soon! (think its 60k on the 1.2)
rear washer jet pipe popping off
pulling to the left
inner edge tyre wear

hope this helps you out mate and we want pics soon!

C U Next Tuesday

 

[andythrill]

hi guys,i dont seem to be having much luck at the mo,i was just about to run out to derby today to pick up my car (i live in coventry)when the manager called me to tell me there is problems,apparently the engine management light came on after refueling,i didnt like the sound of this so ive cancelled my order problems from the start is something i just dont want,luckily locally i have found the same car only it is an 04 reg with 30k on the clock ,i got the dealer down to 4250 witch i thought was a fair price the only trouble is the air con seemed to be blowing warm,they have told me that it proberbly needs regasing and that they will sort it out,ive got my heart set on one of these cars but never thought it would be so difficult buying one,oh and the parcel shelf is missing and ive got 1 honda wheel trim(dont matter im gonna get some alloys anyway)anybody got any views,ill keep you guys posted and cheers, i should be picking it up on thursday i hope

 

[rashcupra]

soz to hear you got messed around hope you get the right 1 and not a nasty lemon!regassing aint a problem at all just check it beforeyou drive it away asit could be more than a gas problem but im sure its fine!

 

[andythrill]

thanks mate i hope it aint nothing serious,ill find ou tommorow if it is

 

[andythrill]

must admit i wouldnt of thought an 04 plate would need regassing,how often do these cars need regassing is it that often

 

[bizzaboy]

Indeed, not a great start. The engine management light could infact just be a sensor problem (a couple of other members here have reported the light coming on also). However if you dont feel comfortable about it, fair play.

There are alot of SEAT dealers around, probably a safer bet than buying private, if you want added peace of mind and some kind of warranty on your purchase! Also alot more SEAT Ibizas there to choose from.

Re-gassing of the air con - suppose it depends how often it gets used (as to when it needs re-gassing). Anyway, as has already been mentioned, a straight forward job to do.

All the best with the SEAT you DO end up taking home, and hope you enjoy it!

 

[scooby slayer]

well i cant wait to get mine either roll on mid november

 

[danmay]

welcome to the mighty SCN!

I'm a 1.2. boy too!

try wheelbase for wheels and tyre packages, alternatively as a_waugh says check the for sale section!

1.2's are quite nippy actually, better than my old seicento...until i put my 17's on it then the acceleration died lol, but good cars, miles away from fiat built quality, the doors don't make a hollow rattle when you close em!!!