Skoda Fabia vRS 1.9 TDI PD (130bhp) 5d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value for money!
Costs
Gets through tyres quickly (and they're not easily available OR cheap!).
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On the road
Driving
Doesn't hold the road as well as some, underdamped.
Performance
Amazing torque/mid-range acceleration.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down, but had a few problems.
Image
I often wonder what the person in front thinks seeing a SKODA go past.
Comfort
Not brilliant on long journeys, cruise control allows you to relax your stance.
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Security and Service
Service
My local dealer is without doubt the most useless I have ever had the displeasure of-had to call Skoda direct several times, and unfortunately I am ringed by dealers all over 25 miles away! NOT convenient for a working car!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Excessive smoke, engine mounting failed.
Other
Windscreen washer panel misfitted.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No