Bye Bye Ibiza

[Biker]

I've had the FR (picture below) for eleven months.

In that time I have had no issues with the car at all. It has the 1.2 Tsi engine which is a fantastic unit and basically has done everything I have asked of it. I had every intention of keeping it three years...........BUT

I made the mistake of taking a test drive in one of these about two weeks ago.......

I thought I had the Hot Hatch thing out of my system, it is four years since I sold my Mk1 LCR and was quite happy with the "sensible" Ibiza but I defy anyone to drive the new Leon Cupra 280 and not be impressed.

I held out for two weeks but It had to be done and yesterday I ordered the Leon. Twelve weeks to wait, which will be painful but but worth it

That said I will miss the Ibiza, it is for the money probably one of the best small cars around and I would certainly recommend one and if anyone is looking for a year old low mileage example in very good condition, mine will be part exchanged at Western Seat Newcastle in the next twelve weeks

 

[DEAN0]

I went to our local dealers test drive day and sampled the cupra 280 - seriously nice piece of kit.

Sound choice of charriot there Biker.

 

[adamb87]

excellent. nice to see people sticking with the seat badge

 

[Biker]

We are a bit of a Seat family, this will be my fourth and my wife has had three Ibizas. One of my nephews is currently driving a Mk1 LCR 225 but that will be for sale soon as he has ordered a Cupra 280 as well. Another nephew is on his second Mk2 Leon FR 2.0 Tdi.

So yes, you can't question our brand loyalty

 

[J400uk]

Nice upgrade! I too caught the hot hatch bug recently, after a 1.4 Ibiza and Leon now driving a Golf GTI. It's addictive

 

[Biker]

And it would seem there is no cure.............lol