Skoda Fabia Saloon (2001 - 2005) 1.9 SDI 4d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not sure - don't much care.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Skodas are for taxis.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes - Good ownership experience, nice to drive, and dependable.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Skoda or a VW.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
February 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Brand reputation and SDi power plant.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Akin to its VW stable-mates, the Fabia feels solid and well constructed. Road manners and handling remain predictable even when the car is pushed. The electric power steering is nicely weighted affording good feedback in all road conditions. The brakes are similarly reassuring being powerful and progressive. While in SDI guise the Fabia is not going to win many races, 60mpg is not difficult to achieve.
What's it like to park?
With the boot not able to be seen from the driver's seat, judging the length of the car in tight spaces proves difficult.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The Fabia has proved one-hundred percent reliable albeit the bushes on the front suspension arms have been replaced with heavy duty nylon. As with the suspension arm bushes, the anti-roll bar drop links are a known weakness on the Fabia, the VW Polo and the Seat Ibiza. Here again, heavy duty replacements are available however for little extra cost.
What's most practical about your car?
Driver/passenger comfort and boot space.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Height adjustable driver seat. Reach/rake adjustment on steering wheel.
