vRS wins autoexpress hot diesel test

sharkrider · 12-04-2006, 10:58

buy todays autoexpress and have a read, it's pretty, cool... It's nice to see that although the fabia is now an old model, it still beats the newest offering from fiat! worth a look, (I'm sure someone will post the web-link for a read) , the end order is the fabia first, punto second and polo 130 sport last... (mainly because of its stupidly high price)...

note for the performance figure fans, they got the standard car to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds.... 30-50 in thirs 3.5....

MikeW · 12-04-2006, 11:09

Excellent news! A well deserved victory!

SteVRs · 12-04-2006, 11:31

What was their opinion on the Fiat's build quality? I hear it's much improved.

OctaviaT81 · 12-04-2006, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteVRs

What was their opinion on the Fiat's build quality? I hear it's much improved.

... But still not as good as the VAG cars according to AE.

sharkrider · 12-04-2006, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteVRs

What was their opinion on the Fiat's build quality? I hear it's much improved.

"...worryingly there were a couple of bits of loose trim in our 3,800 mile test model..."

sounds like my old C2

jonny boy · 12-04-2006, 14:26

Fabia just been voted (Auto Express Issue 905) best small Diesel.
Against the VW Polo 1.9 TDI Sport & Fiat Punto 130 Sporting Multijet.
Not bad for a little car soon to be replaced ?

chris_newell41 · 12-04-2006, 14:29

it's not actually going to be replaced just spruced up on a new chasis. imagine it will probably be better than this Fabia VRS.

imagine Fiat...must be gutted for thier "Grande Punto".

nothing can touch it tho from alll the review from the other makes.

ChrisRs · 12-04-2006, 14:31

The Punto looks very nice and if it had the Skoda's build quality, it would win

Tom_vRS · 12-04-2006, 14:32

The only real competition is the Ibiza FR, Polo GTTDI and the Grande Punto. Hardly a tough line up to beat.

But

anyway!!!

And the new vRS is a replacement, will be all new, and I certainly hope it will be better than the current model!

chris_newell41 · 12-04-2006, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

The only real competition is the Ibiza FR, Polo GTTDI and the Grande Punto. Hardly a tough line up to beat.

But

anyway!!!

And the new vRS is a replacement, will be all new, and I certainly hope it will be better than the current model!

sureley a replacement is a new car i.e saxo/C2 (the C2 being the replacement)

the new fabia is still a fabia so is it is just a newer model of the car called the "FABIA" so it's not actually replacing it.

ScoobyChris · 12-04-2006, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_newell41

the new fabia is still a fabia so is it is just a newer model of the car called the "FABIA" so it's not actually replacing it.

He's got you there, Tom. It's a new car from the ground up, except for the badges...

Chris

texasjohn · 12-04-2006, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkrider

buy todays autoexpress and have a read, it's pretty, cool...

I'd love to, but I struggle to get it here

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkrider

(I'm sure someone will post the web-link for a read)

I checked the site but no write-up online.

Erm, I'd not normally encourage this, but do you have a scanner?

Please?

chris_newell41 · 12-04-2006, 14:46

im only having a laugh....we get what you mean tho Tom!

the new Fabia should be good...and will most likely be alot better than the Fabia. If it's anything like the Octy 2 VRS i sat in the other day it will be flawless. the seats and interior in that were out of this world.

Fiats problem is similar to skodas 10+ years ago. they have to lose the image they have "Fix It Again Tomorrow".

gotta admit it looks stunning I wouldn't buy one tho.

sharkrider · 12-04-2006, 15:03

lol... I'll see what I can do, I am a bit bored, I'll take some pics with my phone, and try to transfere them... (no scanner)

sharkrider · 12-04-2006, 15:10

lol.. this is the best my phone pics will do sorry! not readable!

ChrisRs · 12-04-2006, 15:15

Like LOTUS!!
Loads of trouble usually serious

texasjohn · 12-04-2006, 15:25

PONTIAC - poor old numptie thinks its a cadillac
FORD - found on roadside dead (edit: Sorry Chris!)
BMW - bling mans wagon

etc

texasjohn · 12-04-2006, 15:39

Cheers for trying with that phone pic, though

**mannyo** · 12-04-2006, 15:45

2 threads merged, if you are all wondering why the thread reads strangely.

Martin Pick · 12-04-2006, 18:08

always thort FORD was fix or repair daily....

devonutopia · 12-04-2006, 18:11

Hang on! That vRS in that write-up has an engine cover on!

Is this standard equipment?

UWO · 12-04-2006, 18:19

What was the polo's and the punto's 0-60 time?

It would be great if someone posted pictures of the article.

texasjohn · 12-04-2006, 18:59

VW site says 9.2secs for the Polo 130TD Sport

Fiat site says 10.0secs for the Grande Punto 120TD

Computer says.....

...no

ap0gee · 12-04-2006, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by UWO

It would be great if someone posted pictures of the article.

Like this, you mean?

Couldn't possibly do that - technically it's copyright theft!

Oops, already have!

Sorry if the quality's a bit poor...

texasjohn · 12-04-2006, 20:05

Well that's very justified of you, Sir...

..I however, perhaps due to my ineptitude, couldn't get the link to work or grab the pdf using 'save target as'.

Oh bugger!

12-04-2006, 10:58	#1
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,898 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 247 Thanked 109 Times in 95 Posts	vRS wins autoexpress hot diesel test buy todays autoexpress and have a read, it's pretty, cool... It's nice to see that although the fabia is now an old model, it still beats the newest offering from fiat! worth a look, (I'm sure someone will post the web-link for a read) , the end order is the fabia first, punto second and polo 130 sport last... (mainly because of its stupidly high price)... note for the performance figure fans, they got the standard car to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds.... 30-50 in thirs 3.5.... __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

12-04-2006, 11:09	#2
MikeW Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,509 Members Car: Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: vRS wins autoexpress hot diesel test Excellent news! A well deserved victory!

12-04-2006, 11:31	#3
SteVRs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3,065 Members Car: Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Re: vRS wins autoexpress hot diesel test What was their opinion on the Fiat's build quality? I hear it's much improved. __________________ Engined bike. Engined car. Neither a Skoda - been there, done that

12-04-2006, 14:26	#6
jonny boy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,037 Members Car: Fabia vRS/ Xenons/ Cruise/ Heated seats/ Side airbags/ 3rd headrest. Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Fabia VRS v Rivals Fabia just been voted (Auto Express Issue 905) best small Diesel. Against the VW Polo 1.9 TDI Sport & Fiat Punto 130 Sporting Multijet. Not bad for a little car soon to be replaced ? __________________ Jon.

12-04-2006, 14:29	#7
chris_newell41 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,524 Members Car: 2006 Fabia VRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Fabia VRS v Rivals it's not actually going to be replaced just spruced up on a new chasis. imagine it will probably be better than this Fabia VRS. imagine Fiat...must be gutted for thier "Grande Punto". nothing can touch it tho from alll the review from the other makes. __________________ Fabia Vrs Blackmagic! Xenons, Cruise Control, Heated Seats and ESP Wednesday 12th may 2006 was my VRS day

12-04-2006, 14:31	#8
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,962 Members Car: Honda Civic 2.2 i-ctdi Type S GT Thanks: 16 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Fabia VRS v Rivals The Punto looks very nice and if it had the Skoda's build quality, it would win

12-04-2006, 14:32	#9
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,788 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 728 Thanked 451 Times in 328 Posts	Re: Fabia VRS v Rivals The only real competition is the Ibiza FR, Polo GTTDI and the Grande Punto. Hardly a tough line up to beat. But anyway!!! And the new vRS is a replacement, will be all new, and I certainly hope it will be better than the current model! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

12-04-2006, 14:46	#13
chris_newell41 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,524 Members Car: 2006 Fabia VRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Fabia VRS v Rivals im only having a laugh....we get what you mean tho Tom! the new Fabia should be good...and will most likely be alot better than the Fabia. If it's anything like the Octy 2 VRS i sat in the other day it will be flawless. the seats and interior in that were out of this world. Fiats problem is similar to skodas 10+ years ago. they have to lose the image they have "Fix It Again Tomorrow". gotta admit it looks stunning I wouldn't buy one tho. __________________ Fabia Vrs Blackmagic! Xenons, Cruise Control, Heated Seats and ESP Wednesday 12th may 2006 was my VRS day

12-04-2006, 15:03	#14
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,898 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 247 Thanked 109 Times in 95 Posts	Re: vRS wins autoexpress hot diesel test lol... I'll see what I can do, I am a bit bored, I'll take some pics with my phone, and try to transfere them... (no scanner) __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

12-04-2006, 15:10	#15
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,898 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 247 Thanked 109 Times in 95 Posts	Re: vRS wins autoexpress hot diesel test lol.. this is the best my phone pics will do sorry! not readable! __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

12-04-2006, 15:15	#16
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,962 Members Car: Honda Civic 2.2 i-ctdi Type S GT Thanks: 16 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Fabia VRS v Rivals Like LOTUS!! Loads of trouble usually serious

12-04-2006, 15:25	#17
texasjohn Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,676 Members Car: BMW Z4 3.0i SMG Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Fabia VRS v Rivals PONTIAC - poor old numptie thinks its a cadillac FORD - found on roadside dead (edit: Sorry Chris!) BMW - bling mans wagon etc __________________ Xbox 360 gamertag: TexasJohn74. Last edited by texasjohn; 12-04-2006 at 15:38.

12-04-2006, 15:39	#18
texasjohn Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,676 Members Car: BMW Z4 3.0i SMG Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: vRS wins autoexpress hot diesel test Cheers for trying with that phone pic, though __________________ Xbox 360 gamertag: TexasJohn74. Last edited by texasjohn; 12-04-2006 at 15:50.

12-04-2006, 15:45	#19
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,627 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 60 Thanked 393 Times in 362 Posts	Re: vRS wins autoexpress hot diesel test 2 threads merged, if you are all wondering why the thread reads strangely. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

12-04-2006, 18:08	#20
Martin Pick Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North East UK Posts: 174 Members Car: 56 plate Ibiza FR 20VT Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: vRS wins autoexpress hot diesel test always thort FORD was fix or repair daily.... __________________ Volkswagon - A Skoda For People With Far Too Much Money maybe get an octavia, maybe not......

12-04-2006, 18:11	#21
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,490 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 79 Thanked 381 Times in 322 Posts	Re: vRS wins autoexpress hot diesel test Hang on! That vRS in that write-up has an engine cover on! Is this standard equipment? __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. BRISKODA CLUBSTAND @ Castle Combe! 25/04/09! Track session too! Click me! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

12-04-2006, 18:19	#22
UWO Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Slovenia Posts: 146 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: vRS wins autoexpress hot diesel test What was the polo's and the punto's 0-60 time? It would be great if someone posted pictures of the article.

12-04-2006, 18:59	#23
texasjohn Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,676 Members Car: BMW Z4 3.0i SMG Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: vRS wins autoexpress hot diesel test VW site says 9.2secs for the Polo 130TD Sport Fiat site says 10.0secs for the Grande Punto 120TD Computer says..... ...no __________________ Xbox 360 gamertag: TexasJohn74. Last edited by texasjohn; 12-04-2006 at 19:07.

12-04-2006, 20:05	#25
texasjohn Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,676 Members Car: BMW Z4 3.0i SMG Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: vRS wins autoexpress hot diesel test Well that's very justified of you, Sir... ..I however, perhaps due to my ineptitude, couldn't get the link to work or grab the pdf using 'save target as'. Oh bugger! __________________ Xbox 360 gamertag: TexasJohn74.

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