Skoda Fabia Estate 1.9 TDI Elegance 5d (AC) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
This is a car for the money-conscious, not the image-conscious.
Costs
57 mpg averaged over a year's ownership. No breakdowns or other problems. Cheap to service.
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On the road
Driving
Really good driver's car. Slight quibble on visibility. Front pillars very thick and difficult to judge where the front corners are till you get used to it.
Performance
Tons of low-down power. Takes sportier cars by surprise, especially up hills.
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Living with it
Reliability
Faultless so far
Image
I guess the image is that it's an old man's car. So what?
Comfort
Perfectly adequate.
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Security and Service
Security
Not a lot of high-tech gadgetry but I wouldn't be able to break into it if I wanted to.
Service
local skoda dealer is excellent
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Cracked a foglight - easily replaced.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes