Year: 2005

Mileage: 150,000

MOT: August 15

Location: Walsall, West Mids

Price: 1800

2005 (05) Black Seat Ibiza FR TDI (130) with remap to 160bhp

The Basics:

150,000 miles

130 1.9 TDI, mapped to 160bhp, 6 speed box

MOT till August

Decent Service History.

Mechanically good, interior good, body a bit tired in my opinion.

£1800 ono

Decent spec - Electric Mirrors, CD Player, Multifunction Steering Wheel, Climate Control, Rear Tints (factory)16" Alloys, Fogs, 6 speed box etc

Located in West Midlands (Walsall)

A bit more detail!

I bought this back in November to tide me over while I am looking for a B5 RS4, something I have promised myself for years. I cant find one I can afford/isn't crap at the minute, but have ended up with a Mk5 Golf GTI instead that was too good to pass up, so now this is up for sale!

Pretty good service history prior to me, including a fair bit of SEAT dealer history. Cambelt was done in July '14.

I have put 2 brand new Falkens on it, tidied a few bits up, usual bits like new wiper blades etc, and only last week, had the headgasket done as it was showing signs of being on its way out - A known weak point on these after a few miles (this ended up being head skimmed and pressure tested, new headgasket, new thermostat, full flush and G12 refill, oil & filter service, and a brake servo pipe replaced while I was at it!) - As you can see, I wasnt exactly expecting to stick it back up for sale so soon!

150,000 miles, but doesn't drive like it at all. Totally standard other than the remap to 160bhp - Prior to this I had a 4.2 V8 Audi S6, and expected this to feel dog slow, but it does give a decent kick in the back on song! I have averaged over 40mpg while I have had it, including a fair bit of town work and not hanging round on the motorway - the mpg vs performance is really pretty impressive. It is pretty good fun to drive as well actually, which I wasn't particularly expecting to be honest.

Surprisingly low insurance (only group 6 in old system) even with the remap.

The body, unfortunately has had a fairly hard life from the look of it, hence the price. I can only find 2 FR TDIs on Autotrader at under £2K - one with the front freshly stoved in, and 1 at £1800 that is a Cat D, so I think the price in comparison is pretty fair! It looks good from 6 foot away, but up close there are a fair few little dings, scratches etc - have put pics of the worst in. A lot would detail out, but a fair few wouldnt!

Interior is all pretty good, only thing giving the mileage away is the gear gaiter (again pics below) - There are a few rattles etc, but nothing unexpected from a 10 year old hatchback built in Spain! Missing the parcel shelf, but I have a polo one that fits after a fashion to cover any stuff in the boot anyway.

If I had the space, I would either be tidying up the bodywork and sticking it up for more like £2000, or to be honest we have talked about just keeping it in the family to use as a 'pool' car. However, my dad has decided I already store too many cars at his house so it needs to go.

Front Wing (drivers side)

Passenger side wing/door edge

Passenger bumper corner

Passenger side rear quarter

Interior

Gear Gaiter

So £1800 ono takes it! As I say, I need the space, quick, so will entertain sensible offers if you can come and get it quickly - Car is in Walsall, West Midlands (WS9 postcode). I will be very likely to take a lower offer if it can be gone by this Tuesday (17th Feb) :) It's not cheap because its crap, its cheap because of the bodywork and me needing the space - everything works as it should, it drives fine and is a pretty nice place to be, even on the motorway.

All the paperwork is in my office in Cardiff, as I wasn't intending to buy a golf on my way home on Friday! If you are serious about coming to view it between now and next weekend, I will happily go and do a 'midnight run' to pick the paperwork up, but bearing in mind it is a 240 mile round journey for me, if you say you want to come and look at it, and dont turn up, you will definitely be off my christmas card list!

Any questions, just shout - either PM on here, or my number is oh seven seven three eight 265819. I might not be in front of a computer much over the next few days, so feel free to text/call (If I dont answer, just leave me a voicemail, I am running round like mad at the minute)

Cheers

Dan

Ok, so I am guessing I have priced this cheap enough to scare people off, but not cheap enough to actually excite anyone after a bargain!?!

I really need the space - £1600 ono sound fairer/more enticing to anyone?

P.S - All the paperwork is now in the Midlands with the car, so car is ready to go whenever!

Any questions, just shout

Dan

£1400 - Please dont make me deal with the people on ebay & gumtree - I dont think I can cope with that at the moment ​

My Dad's car was stolen recently, so he is going to be using this until insurance etc is all sorted out, and so it is off the market for the moment. Will probably be back up again once all is sorted out.

Cheers

Dan