Skoda Fabia vRS (2003 - 2007) 1.9 TDI PD (130bhp) 5d (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Sensible, but still happy to have a bit of fun by embarrassing chav boy-racers in their pimped up corsa's and saxo's.

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

They think it's great. Some friends smirked when we said we'd bought a Skoda but they soon realised what a great, quick, comfortable and reliable car it is.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, definitely.

What are you likely to buy next?

Possibly another Fabia when they bring the new vRS out (2010).

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£10,000

When did you buy the car?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

We think we got a very good deal. The previous owner had paid £1300 for the leather interior when they bought it and it was in immaculate condition with just 6000 miles on the clock.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Great value for money, economical, good performance.

What was the dealer like?

Very friendly, very helpful.

What's it like to drive?

Comfortable, responsive. Excellent injection of instantaneous power between 1800 and 3000 on the rev counter. Brilliant on the motorway and equally at home on country roads.

What's it like to park?

Easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nope, not a thing.

What's most practical about your car?

The great mpg considering the performance of the car. Lots of space in the back for adults / car seats for children and a decpetively spacious boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Air conditioned glove box is quite cool (pun intended). I also like the interior lights at the bottom of the doors.