Skoda Fabia Estate 1.9 TDI Elegance 5d (AC) (2002/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Compared to others in it's class, tremendous value for money.
Costs
Cheap to run, low fuel costs & road tax servicing costs reasonable.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent drivers car, excels on the motorway cruise.
Performance
Great mid range grunt, useful for overtaking.
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Living with it
Reliability
Usual common Fabia faults, juat after purchase I replaced steering sensor with updated version, fixed leaking rear wash/wipe pipe, replaced brake light switch with updated version and it's been bullet proof ever since !
Image
Improving as others realise it's not a Skoda of old but a VW in disguise ! :-)
Comfort
I find it very comfortable, the heated seats are wonderful on cold winter days.
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Security and Service
Security
Factory alarm & immobiliser, coded CD/Radio, pretty much the norm for a modern car.
Service
Do my own servicing but parts availability excellent !
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Some electrical parts needed updating & a screen wash hose separated (due to frost) & needed reconnecting, all known faults.
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