Skoda Fabia vRS (2003 - 2007) 1.9 TDI PD (130bhp) 5d (2004/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Badge not important!

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

Those in the know like it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes definitely. This time I would have the engine remapped, with stiffer clutch to take the power and a sporty exhaust to improve engine note.

What are you likely to buy next?

I did I bought a BMW 320D (regretted it see other review)

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£12,500

When did you buy the car?

December 2004

Did you get a good deal and why?

I got a solid part ex price as long as the car was registered in December.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Economy and performance

What was the dealer like?

Reasonable. Not the best but not the worst. Aftersales were fine and helpful.

What's it like to drive?

Great fun. Handles as if its on rails. This is the only car I have ever owned that I kept for 2 years.

What's it like to park?

No problems at all, very easy and good visibility.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Rear offside door leaked. Common problem seal replaced.

What's most practical about your car?

Insane (excellent) economy when you consider the mid range performance.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Throttle above 2k revs