Things to watch for on SDi?

Chris GB · 03-07-2006, 09:32

Hi

A friend is looking to buy a 2001 reg Fabia SDi Comfort with around 38,000 miles on the clock. Are there any particualr things he needs to be aware of on this model? Also, what sort of price range should he be looking at? This one is around £4500.

Chris

skodayouth · 03-07-2006, 11:32

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Originally Posted by Chris GB

Hi

A friend is looking to buy a 2001 reg Fabia SDi Comfort with around 38,000 miles on the clock. Are there any particualr things he needs to be aware of on this model? Also, what sort of price range should he be looking at? This one is around £4500.

Chris

The SDI is a tough little engine, and I don't think at 38k you should be looking at anything too major. I got into a SDI taxi the other day that had done 220k

I'm guessing the lack of a turbo makes it less complicated than the TDI's as well.£4500 Is a bit excessive though. Should be between 3.5 to 4k

Sonic1980 · 03-07-2006, 11:41

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Originally Posted by Chris GB

Hi

Are there any particualr things he needs to be aware of on this model?

Chris

The shockingly bad performance at all speeds and in all gears?

skodayouth · 03-07-2006, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Sonic1980

The shockingly bad performance at all speeds and in all gears?

Oh, I forgot to add that

MARTYNG · 03-07-2006, 12:11

I had a slight diesel leak solved by having the rubber bungs replaced.

Other faults seem common to all models eg power assistance sensor, air con sensor - lots of threads on both

My Y reg has now done 69k and going strong

Decron · 03-07-2006, 12:16

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Originally Posted by MARTYNG

My Y reg has now done 69k and going strong

Albeit very slowly...

Warren · 03-07-2006, 12:19

sdi is fine if you are not into overtaking or pulling away fast at roundabouts and road junctions. I drove one once as a courtesy car and found I had to be very careful to make sure I had plenty of time to get up to speed when pulling out into busy roads.

Decron · 03-07-2006, 12:22

When they do pick up mind you they fly!

yashicamat · 03-07-2006, 15:30

Ditto the taxi - I got into one which had done a similar mileage and the bloke said he'd only ever had to do the cambelt / brakes /oil etc. Seem to be a very reliable engine if it's not been thrashed.
That price does seem steep.

norfolkskoda · 03-07-2006, 16:17

Things to watch for on SDi?

Had my SDI from new, did 59000 miles in 3.5 yrs and in that time the engine was very reliable and used littel oil (2 litres topping up between servicing in all that time). I never turned the Aircon off all year and when new the car never returned less than 58mpg and by the time I sold it it was giving over 60mpg (this is true consumption from filling the tank and not from the onboard computer which was 2mpg optomistic. The engine was very flexible and forgiving if you pulled away in 2nd gear. It was not underpowered but did not have the acceleration of a turbo car. Not too much of a problem in Norfolk / Suffolk.

I now have a 1.4 TDI Fabia and although it does have wonderful mid range torque it is not as flexible to drive as the SDI and not nearly as economical (despite the official figures!!). One warning the SDI took 7 miles to warm up fully on a cold winters morning - other than that I'm sorry to have sold it - I now realise it was a mistake and Skoda don't do the SDI anymore.

Norfolk Skoda

Chris GB · 03-07-2006, 22:47

Thanks for the replies folks.

Yes, I have warned him how slow it will be, but his need is for cheap to run as his commute just got much longer. He is not a fast driver anyway. I let him drive my vRS last year and he had to be "hinted to" about approaching a corner about 40mph too fast. He knows his limits and buys cars accordingly. Mind you he has not always and has owned a couple of quick things, both of which nearly got him killed.

Chris

sebking · 04-07-2006, 21:51

64mpg
Group 3 insurance
comfy
AC and CD
slooooow (but you ain't gonna get nicked for speeding on the motorway)
no one is going to steal it
cheap to maintain
handles well
will cruise all day at 80 mph and do 60+ mpg

these are the reasons I have one.... 65000 miles on the clock for a 51 plate, bought second hand.

cheezemonkhai · 04-07-2006, 22:43

The SDI can probably go just as fast as a TDI, it just takes a lot longer to get there.
I know i have had SDI octys go bombing past me on the M/Way

ScoobyChris · 05-07-2006, 10:18

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Originally Posted by sebking

handles well

I would personally disagree with that comment, but I guess it depends what you're comapring it to!

Chris

sebking · 05-07-2006, 21:06

Handles well in everyday driving... and better than a 1979 Dolly Sprint!

Organist · 06-07-2006, 09:39

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Originally Posted by sebking

Handles well in everyday driving... and better than a 1979 Dolly Sprint!

But you can't drive across a ploughed field with a basket of eggs on the back seat, and expect them to remain intact...........

cheezemonkhai · 06-07-2006, 09:43

While wearing a outragous hat

And you can't just change every part of the car including the chassis if you break abit, not to mention not having that f**king gear stick. What on earth was that all about hey

TKW · 06-07-2006, 11:08

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Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

The SDI can probably go just as fast as a TDI, it just takes a lot longer to get there.
I know i have had SDI octys go bombing past me on the M/Way

I've seen an SDI annoying Porsches on track! They're obviously quite quick enough.

Chris GB · 06-07-2006, 13:11

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Originally Posted by TKW

I've seen an SDI annoying Porsches on track! They're obviously quite quick enough.

Yeah it annoys me when things keep getting in my way on trackdays.

He wants an economical commute, not a trackday special

Chris

**TaviaRS** · 06-07-2006, 14:00

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Originally Posted by TKW

I've seen an SDI annoying Porsches on track! They're obviously quite quick enough.

Funny that, I've seen it too but I think the S in SDI stood for "special"

As for bombing along the pmotorway, I'm sure plenty of people have seen SDIs travelling briskly along the M1 at times

03-07-2006, 09:32	#1
Chris GB Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East UK Posts: 2,557 Thanks: 17 Thanked 43 Times in 26 Posts	Things to watch for on SDi? Hi A friend is looking to buy a 2001 reg Fabia SDi Comfort with around 38,000 miles on the clock. Are there any particualr things he needs to be aware of on this model? Also, what sort of price range should he be looking at? This one is around £4500. Chris __________________ Red Fabia vRS. Gone but not forgotten. Chilli Red / white Mini Cooper Diesel with dual controls. Silver 53 MR2. Mods: PPE 4>1 manifold \| PPE Mangnaflow high flow cat \| Blueflame catback exhaust \| Pikey inlet mod \| 3.0 Racing Chassis stiffening brace kit \| BC Racing fully adjustable coilovers \| TF loud. Details here My MR2 Page

03-07-2006, 12:11	#5
MARTYNG Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Things to watch for on SDi? I had a slight diesel leak solved by having the rubber bungs replaced. Other faults seem common to all models eg power assistance sensor, air con sensor - lots of threads on both My Y reg has now done 69k and going strong

03-07-2006, 12:19	#7
Warren Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Things to watch for on SDi? sdi is fine if you are not into overtaking or pulling away fast at roundabouts and road junctions. I drove one once as a courtesy car and found I had to be very careful to make sure I had plenty of time to get up to speed when pulling out into busy roads.

03-07-2006, 12:22	#8
Decron It's all good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,355 Thanks: 57 Thanked 212 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Things to watch for on SDi? When they do pick up mind you they fly!

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yashicamat Ah ah ah . . no Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,625 Thanks: 34 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Things to watch for on SDi? Ditto the taxi - I got into one which had done a similar mileage and the bloke said he'd only ever had to do the cambelt / brakes /oil etc. Seem to be a very reliable engine if it's not been thrashed. That price does seem steep. __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

03-07-2006, 16:17	#10
norfolkskoda Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Things to watch for on SDi? Things to watch for on SDi? Had my SDI from new, did 59000 miles in 3.5 yrs and in that time the engine was very reliable and used littel oil (2 litres topping up between servicing in all that time). I never turned the Aircon off all year and when new the car never returned less than 58mpg and by the time I sold it it was giving over 60mpg (this is true consumption from filling the tank and not from the onboard computer which was 2mpg optomistic. The engine was very flexible and forgiving if you pulled away in 2nd gear. It was not underpowered but did not have the acceleration of a turbo car. Not too much of a problem in Norfolk / Suffolk. I now have a 1.4 TDI Fabia and although it does have wonderful mid range torque it is not as flexible to drive as the SDI and not nearly as economical (despite the official figures!!). One warning the SDI took 7 miles to warm up fully on a cold winters morning - other than that I'm sorry to have sold it - I now realise it was a mistake and Skoda don't do the SDI anymore. Norfolk Skoda

03-07-2006, 22:47	#11
Chris GB Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East UK Posts: 2,557 Thanks: 17 Thanked 43 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Things to watch for on SDi? Thanks for the replies folks. Yes, I have warned him how slow it will be, but his need is for cheap to run as his commute just got much longer. He is not a fast driver anyway. I let him drive my vRS last year and he had to be "hinted to" about approaching a corner about 40mph too fast. He knows his limits and buys cars accordingly. Mind you he has not always and has owned a couple of quick things, both of which nearly got him killed. Chris __________________ Red Fabia vRS. Gone but not forgotten. Chilli Red / white Mini Cooper Diesel with dual controls. Silver 53 MR2. Mods: PPE 4>1 manifold \| PPE Mangnaflow high flow cat \| Blueflame catback exhaust \| Pikey inlet mod \| 3.0 Racing Chassis stiffening brace kit \| BC Racing fully adjustable coilovers \| TF loud. Details here My MR2 Page

04-07-2006, 21:51	#12
sebking Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Things to watch for on SDi? 64mpg Group 3 insurance comfy AC and CD slooooow (but you ain't gonna get nicked for speeding on the motorway) no one is going to steal it cheap to maintain handles well will cruise all day at 80 mph and do 60+ mpg these are the reasons I have one.... 65000 miles on the clock for a 51 plate, bought second hand. __________________ 2001 Skoda Fabia Comfort Hatchback 1.9 SDI 2005 Volkswagen Touran SE 1.9TDI 1979 Triumph Dolomite Sprint 2.0 16V 1970 Triumph Spitfire MKIII 1.3

04-07-2006, 22:43	#13
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,557 Thanks: 84 Thanked 392 Times in 363 Posts	Re: Things to watch for on SDi? The SDI can probably go just as fast as a TDI, it just takes a lot longer to get there. I know i have had SDI octys go bombing past me on the M/Way __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

05-07-2006, 21:06	#15
sebking Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Things to watch for on SDi? Handles well in everyday driving... and better than a 1979 Dolly Sprint! __________________ 2001 Skoda Fabia Comfort Hatchback 1.9 SDI 2005 Volkswagen Touran SE 1.9TDI 1979 Triumph Dolomite Sprint 2.0 16V 1970 Triumph Spitfire MKIII 1.3

06-07-2006, 09:43	#17
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,557 Thanks: 84 Thanked 392 Times in 363 Posts	Re: Things to watch for on SDi? While wearing a outragous hat And you can't just change every part of the car *including* the chassis if you break abit, not to mention not having that fking gear stick. What on earth was that all about hey __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.**

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