For Sale 2004 (54) SEAT Ibiza FR TDI PD130 - now SOLD

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

2004 (54) SEAT Ibiza FR TDI PD130 - now SOLD

 

Could they have squeezed any more letters and numbers into the model designation?

 

170,000 miles.

 

Silver ("Lunar grey", I think). This is the 'warm hatch' diesel version of the Mk4 Ibiza. 130bhp out of the factory, but this one is remapped to a claimed ~170bhp and is quick, and very torquey.

 

I have owned this car since it was about 6 months old with about 6,000 miles - so I know everything there is to know about this car's history.

 

The car is mechanically sound, and has been serviced on time and with the correct PD oil throughout its life. It has had new cam belts at 60,000 mile intervals, and if you continue this schedule then it'll want another one at 180k. I confess, in recent years I've not bothered to keep records, so you'll have to trust me on the service history. MOT September.

 

It has climate control (which works), levva steering wheel, electric mirrors, trip computer.

 

Bad points:

* The car is cosmetically tatty, with a dent and scrape down the right hand side where someone drove into me. There is also a spot of bubbling surface rust near the passenger side front arch. There is also a gouge out of the plastic part of the driver's door sill. Wheels are a bit tatty.

* The stereo head unit is sulking since the car had a new battery fitted about 9 months ago, and I discovered that the security code given to me by the dealer that sold it to me is not the correct code. You'll need to take it to a dealer and see if they can look it up on a database to get the right code, or buy a cheap replacement head unit.

* Broken front fog light. Not an MOT failure.

* Driver's side mirror doesn't demist, and both mirrors move together when you try to move the right-hand one. Left one moves independently, so you can adjust them with a bit of faffing - just adjust the driver's one first.

* The car has covered 170,000 miles and has never had a new clutch. It's not showing any signs that I've noticed, but it will go sooner or later I'd have thought.

* When low on fuel, the low fuel warning gives spurious warnings when waiting at junctions. No idea why, but probably some electrical weirdness. Doesn't happen if more than a quarter tank, and never when on the move.

* As mentioned, it is due for a cam belt at 180k if you are so inclined.

 

Good points:

* Two new front tyres (Uniroyal Rainsport 3) only a few weeks ago. Rears have about 4mm tread remaining.

* New battery about 9 months ago.

* Just serviced. Bloke said the brake pads have good meat left on them, although discs might need doing next time. Had a replacement intercooler hose fitted (common failure on this engine), both track rod ends replaced and tracking done. Front ARB bushes replaced - suspension now silent. Car is driving beautifully!

 

I don't want to scrap it, because mechanically it's far too good. I would like to pass the car on to someone who will use it, because I'm quite sure the engine has another 170,000 miles left in it.

 

I'm only getting rid of it because I need something bigger with more load-carrying capacity. Picking up a Saaaaaaaaab 9-5 estate on Tuesday, so the SEAT will be available for you to take from Wednesday. Bung me £100 for it, or whatever you think it's worth. I'm in Woking, and available most days.

[KruJoe]

That sounds like a steal at £100.

[cobblers]

BARGAINLICIOUS

[Pillock]

170bhp for £100?

[Fabergé Greggs]

Can I ask for dibs whilst I check insurance?

 

Well into it.

[DVee8]

Any photos?

[Jim Bell]

Photos?  I demand you see a flipping doctor mate.  Thats absurdly cheap and I fear for your mental wellbeing.

 

Someone GIB!!

[320touring]

Can I declare an interest after Jackytwoshoes please?

 

Ideal Fabia replacement for me.

 

Cheers

[LessThanEqual]

Bloody hell this one is popular. I'm content with my own Seat Ibiza Sport PD100 in Reflex Silver for now.

[Jazoli]

bloody woking.......

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

Yeah, I don't feel I can ask much more because the clutch is a ticking time bomb.

 

The car has given me fantastic service and owes me nothing - I just want it to go to a good owner.

 

I've had a couple of PMs asking to see it, which I'll respond to. I could let it go straight away, but if the purchase of the Saaaaab falls through for any reason that would leave me relying* on my TVR.

 

 

* That's the irregular verb form of "rely", which involves much swearing when the fucking thing won't start.

[stillOrange]

For a £100 any buyer should quickly give you cash and drive away as soon as possible in case you change your mind rather than coming to have a look at it...

[fiatdaft]

Bargain !

 

 

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[Robson3022]

I'll take this if available please!!

[stripped fred]

That sounds like a proper bargain. I sold a ZX Volcane td to a mate cheap a few years ago because I thought it needed a clutch. 3 years later, when he wrote it off, it was still on the same one.

[stephen01]

I've just given 650 for a 23 year old twingo with very little history, that i'd never seen, if i could afford the insurance on them all id have this one, no questions asked. turn up, hand money over drive away.

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

I'll let it go to the first person to see it and then agree to collect from Wednesday onwards.

 

Jackytwoshoes is the front runner at the moment.

 

So glad to be passing it on rather than scrapping it.

[Cavcraft]

Can I be number 4 (or whatever we're up to) on the list, please?

[Guest Breadvan72]

I have seen this car and heard it make brum brum noises and can confirm that it is Barrytabulous and that Dr Mike is a person of repute and standing (well, in Woking, anyway).  

[sporty-shite]

Can I join the list please? This would be PERFECT for Mrs S.

[fatharris]

I'll hop on the back of this list too, if for some reason a meteor writes everyone else off.

 

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[Fabergé Greggs]

Well, I was on my way but apparently pipped to the post by someone who was due to arrive 10 minutes before me, so I've turned around and heading homewards

 

Oh well, hopefully it finds a good home on the forum.

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

Sold.

 

Really sorry to jackytwoshoes - you was pipped by castros_bro, who had the unfair advantage of being much closer!

 

He'll be picking it up later in the week.

[Fabergé Greggs]

Ouch.