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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I buy a car to get me reliability/cheaply from A to B.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    We have since bought a further Fabia.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, apart from gearbox has been economical/reliable transport.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another later model Skoda Fabia TDI.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £2,700

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Cheap for age/mileage, but had to travel to Southampton from Manchester.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Price

    What was the dealer like?

    N/A

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Nice and relaxed due to broad torque spread.

    What's it like to park?

    Simple care of aftermarket rear parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Gearbox/clutch at 155K miles.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Plenty of room in an supermini sized estate.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise control.