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Seat Cordoba help

  • 10-02-2010 3:26am
    #1
    FizzyBubbly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭


    Hello,

    I am viewing my second car (i hope)tomorrow, a 00 Seat Cordoba. The mileage is 150k and its reasonably priced, i am happy to buy it.

    I just wondered if any of you knew of any faults i should look out for or have any experience of these cars, any comments appreciated.

    This is only my second car, i started with a 96 ford fiesta and i learned a bit from driving it, and keeping it up to scratch. But the new car will be totally new to me and my biggest worry is the timing belt, the fiesta had a chain.I also read here that they drink oil and i have to watch this ? Is that true ? All cars need regular oil, thats is surely not a problem is it ?

    Thanks in advance


Comments

  • #2
    6r4mad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭6r4mad


    just dont buy it alot of better cars out there for the same value imao


  • #3
    FizzyBubbly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭FizzyBubbly


    Really ? Like what cars ? Why do you say that ? Do you just not like them ?


  • #4
    FizzyBubbly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭FizzyBubbly


    6r4mad wrote: »
    just dont buy it alot of better cars out there for the same value imao

    Sorry about asking so many questions, im getting real stressed about getting a new car. have a mechanic to bring with me to do any checks.
    I have never heard much about these cars, but i saw one the other day and thats the car i want now, but i dont want to get caught out.


  • #5
    Raiser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,929 ✭✭✭Raiser


    You seem as though you have a pile of sense and are asking all the right questions - which should serve ya well!!!

    - I'm not so sure that the Cordoba is your safest bet after its soldiered through 10 years and 150,000 miles though?

    Best option would be to take your time - Marry in haste, repent at leisure!!!

    Just read up as much as you can; There's also a lot of Folk on here who really know their cars and could prob. post links to used car ads etc. with tips on what might be possible weak points to double-check....

    Best of luck with it!


  • #6
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    The car could be fine with 150k on it but for the sake of it take your time and try and source one with some sort of verifiable service history. There's no reason why it shouldn't have plenty of life left in it but there may be bills around the corner due to wear and tear


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  • #7
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,626 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    what size engine is in it and what size engine was in your fiesta?


  • #8
    6r4mad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭6r4mad


    can i just ask what is your price range first...?


  • #9
    Bigus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭Bigus


    How much is the 00 cordoba and where you based ?


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