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Seat Ibiza or Opel Corsa?

The Real B-man · 2007-08-30 22:26:47

Hello im just about to buy my first car and was looking for some advice i have narrowed the choices down to a 2001 1litre seat ibiza or opel corsa i would just like to know which you think is best i like the look of the corsa's but volkwagen owning seat makes more inclined for the ibiza more reliable? any suggestion or…

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30-08-2007 11:26pm

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The Real B-man

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Hello im just about to buy my first car and was looking for some advice i have narrowed the choices down to a 2001 1litre seat ibiza or opel corsa i would just like to know which you think is best i like the look of the corsa's but volkwagen owning seat makes more inclined for the ibiza more reliable?

any suggestion or experiences with either car much appriciated

Many Thanks
Bernard:D

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#2 30-08-2007 11:30pm
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i cannot comment on a corsa but had a 96 ibiza for 4 years, brilliant reliable never gave me trouble, never

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#3 30-08-2007 11:35pm
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I'd probably lean towards the Ibiza, but ensure everything electrical works, especilly the heater control, which is electronic, this'll cost you 400 quid to put right if it's broken.

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#4 31-08-2007 7:22am
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also , if it's the 00-04(ish ) generation, check that the clutch pedal doesn't feel heavy or stiff, as the pedal box can be a weak point on these cars (6n polo platform)

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