Ibiza Cupra TDi

[Twilight]

Anyone got one?

If someone could write up a review of their experiences of the car, that would be great. Covering topics such as everyday performance, city mpg, interior build quality (rattles etc!), reliability (including bills for what went wrong!), that sort of thing.

[macp]

I used to have a PD160 Ibiza Cupra check my profile.Ask away if you want to know more.

[Twilight]

What were the main things that annoyed you about the car? Build quality, ride?? I hear the suspension is not that forgiving in town, true?

Also, can I ask why you got rid of it after 3k miles, was there something wrong with the car or you just couldn't get on with it?

[bazking69]

I have driven a PD160 and the thing that bugged me most was the unpredictable 'all or nothing' boost that would constantly light up the front wheels np matter how gingerly you drove.

Fantastic straight line speed though. Interior wasn't VW but was nice enough. PD engine was usual noisy VAG stuff but very effective and by all accounts tried and tested as a generally very reliable lump good for big miles.

[macp]

bazking69 said:

I have driven a PD160 and the thing that bugged me most was the unpredictable 'all or nothing' boost that would constantly light up the front wheels np matter how gingerly you drove.

Fantastic straight line speed though. Interior wasn't VW but was nice enough. PD engine was usual noisy VAG stuff but very effective and by all accounts tried and tested as a generally very reliable lump good for big miles.

I would agree with most of what Baz has said except the unpredictability of the boost.Maybe I wasnt drivin it hard enough.I sold mine partly because it didnt suit me and partly because I got a superb deal from the main dealer.

Forgot to mention on the Cupra the suspension is rock hard everywhere.

Edited by macp on Thursday 1st October 16:00