What A Slow Car

bradfordfabia · 20-01-2008, 19:53

While my 1,9 TDI is at the dealers I was given a 1,2 Fabia bohemian estate, today had to go on the motorway with 2 adults/2 kids a bit of luggage and to say it's slow is a understatement. I had a 1.2 HTP before my Vrs and now my 1.9TDI and it was never aas slow as the estate I guess the extra weight of the estate does not help. Plus you don't realise how good the heated mirrors are when you don't have them like the bohemian. People thinking of buying the new estate please stay away from the 1.2 engine.

ultra_joel88 · 20-01-2008, 19:55

a 1.2 in an estate is ludicrous

Reece_1 · 20-01-2008, 20:05

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Originally Posted by bradfordfabia

While my 1,9 TDI is at the dealers I was given a 1,2 Fabia bohemian estate, today had to go on the motorway with 2 adults/2 kids a bit of luggage and to say it's slow is a understatement. I had a 1.2 HTP before my Vrs and now my 1.9TDI and it was never aas slow as the estate I guess the extra weight of the estate does not help. Plus you don't realise how good the heated mirrors are when you don't have them like the bohemian. People thinking of buying the new estate please stay away from the 1.2 engine.

When I was buying a Fabia, had the test drive in a 1.2 Estate, then (and still do) think its quite odd to have an estate version with this engine size, Skoda still have a 1.2 in the new estate model. If was going to have a Fabia estate it would have to be a 1.9.

oilburninnut · 20-01-2008, 20:06

wonder how well it wold tow a caravan

cjb · 20-01-2008, 20:30

I drove a 1.4TDI new Fabia. I like the 1.4TDI, but felt it struggled a bit with the weight.

ultra_joel88 · 20-01-2008, 21:26

Try driving a 1.0 petrol Corsa D.

Apparantly it is "dangerously" slow off the mark

skodayouth · 20-01-2008, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradfordfabia

While my 1,9 TDI is at the dealers I was given a 1,2 Fabia bohemian estate, today had to go on the motorway with 2 adults/2 kids a bit of luggage and to say it's slow is a understatement. I had a 1.2 HTP before my Vrs and now my 1.9TDI and it was never aas slow as the estate I guess the extra weight of the estate does not help. Plus you don't realise how good the heated mirrors are when you don't have them like the bohemian. People thinking of buying the new estate please stay away from the 1.2 engine.

It's not actually that bad an engine, very good for a 1.2 in fact. It produces nearly as much BHP as the 1.4MPI, but has much better fuel consumption,

From the reviews Iv'e read it sounds very good (3 Pot) and goes pretty well for it's size,

The estate isn't that much heavier than the hatch anyhow, but I can imagine it being bloody awful loaded with people and luggage. Skoda have upped the 1.2 to 70BHP in the Fabia II, thats a 6BHP increase from the 64BHP in the Fabia I.

Maybe Fabia I owners can tune theirs to be the same?, I don't know exactly what it is they have done to it, could just be the mapping

bradfordfabia · 20-01-2008, 22:37

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Originally Posted by skodayouth

It's not actually that bad an engine, very good for a 1.2 in fact. It produces nearly as much BHP as the 1.4MPI, but has much better fuel consumption,

From the reviews Iv'e read it sounds very good (3 Pot) and goes pretty well for it's size,

The estate isn't that much heavier than the hatch anyhow, but I can imagine it being bloody awful loaded with people and luggage. Skoda have upped the 1.2 to 70BHP in the Fabia II, thats a 6BHP increase from the 64BHP in the Fabia I.

Maybe Fabia I owners can tune theirs to be the same?, I don't know exactly what it is they have done to it, could just be the mapping

I used to have a 1.2HTP hatch and I loved the engine and now my brother has one and he was shocked how over strain the engine sounded. When I was on the motorway in my old 1.2 it managed to fly past cars ok.

devonutopia · 20-01-2008, 22:44

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Originally Posted by oilburninnut

wonder how well it wold tow a caravan

Something like this I reckon.

YouTube - renault 5 and caravan funny!!!!!

skodayouth · 20-01-2008, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradfordfabia

I used to have a 1.2HTP hatch and I loved the engine and now my brother has one and he was shocked how over strain the engine sounded. When I was on the motorway in my old 1.2 it managed to fly past cars ok.

Sounds like a baby supercar lol
YouTube - Acceleration of Skoda Fabia 1,2 12V

Tom_vRS · 20-01-2008, 23:32

that sounds mint!

They make a nice noise as standard too!

GlacierNR · 21-01-2008, 01:16

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Originally Posted by oilburninnut

wonder how well it wold tow a caravan

I reckon if you have any headwind at all, it would be better to face the car the other direction and let the wind take you along - caravan and all - in the originally intended direction.

anonymouse · 21-01-2008, 02:04

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Originally Posted by bradfordfabia

I guess the extra weight of the estate does not help.

TBH - though have not looked it up - would have thought there'd be little difference between them weightwise

Bit like Origami - i.e. folding out the 'folds' to make a rectangular (ish) box but, in doing so, having virtually no effect on the weight.

L-Y-K · 21-01-2008, 06:02

get a 2.0 estate

Captain Sisko · 21-01-2008, 07:40

I had a brief drive in the Ibiza 1.2 in 2002 or 2003.
I quite liked the engine note.

Although if I was buying an estate version of the Fabia I'd need to test drive it to see how it feels with a slightly larger car.

AndyC · 21-01-2008, 09:10

We have the new 1.2 70bhp. Its fine around town and solo on the motorway, but I wouldn't like to drive any distance full loaded.

Andy

ag.morley · 21-01-2008, 12:52

We have a 1.2 Silverline Estate, ace around town and it holds it own on the motorway, sits at 70/75 all day.

OctaviaT81 · 23-01-2008, 16:12

I think it's a good engine. The best thing about it is you can rev it to 6000 revs and it still sounds like it wants to give more, unlike alot of NA engines.

However, as has been said, if I was to buy an estate and was likely to take a lot of luggage around plus people on a motorway it wouldn't be the right choice.

But if you want an estate just to take yourself around and the dog in the boot it would be fine, and cheap. That's why theres a choice in the engine range.

Chrispy · 23-01-2008, 19:20

Best thing about the 1.2 is the noise.....sounds like one of these when driven hard.

But yes, it is a little underpowered IMO.

Reece_1 · 23-01-2008, 21:13

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Originally Posted by OctaviaT81

I think it's a good engine. The best thing about it is you can rev it to 6000 revs and it still sounds like it wants to give more, unlike alot of NA engines.

.

Well having seen that U-tube video can't imagine it would contribute to a long lasting life

. Mines never seen above 3.5k.

20-01-2008, 19:53	#1
bradfordfabia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 521 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.9 TBI Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	What A Slow Car While my 1,9 TDI is at the dealers I was given a 1,2 Fabia bohemian estate, today had to go on the motorway with 2 adults/2 kids a bit of luggage and to say it's slow is a understatement. I had a 1.2 HTP before my Vrs and now my 1.9TDI and it was never aas slow as the estate I guess the extra weight of the estate does not help. Plus you don't realise how good the heated mirrors are when you don't have them like the bohemian. People thinking of buying the new estate please stay away from the 1.2 engine. __________________ Went to see the greatest ever " Live" band at Old Trafford on the 07/07/07 = GENESIS,

20-01-2008, 19:55	#2
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,670 Members Car: 04 Fabia vRS (180/300) Thanks: 28 Thanked 136 Times in 124 Posts	Re: What A Slow Car a 1.2 in an estate is ludicrous __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - P-Torque STG1, 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Swoosh Gauges, Window Tints

20-01-2008, 20:06	#4
oilburninnut Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,748 Members Car: vrs sse Thanks: 189 Thanked 144 Times in 136 Posts	Re: What A Slow Car wonder how well it wold tow a caravan

20-01-2008, 20:30	#5
cjb Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Walsall Posts: 1,949 Members Car: Leon TDI DSG or Lupo 16v Sport Thanks: 115 Thanked 134 Times in 129 Posts	Re: What A Slow Car I drove a 1.4TDI new Fabia. I like the 1.4TDI, but felt it struggled a bit with the weight. __________________ -- Chris ---------------------------------------------------- The Devil may care, but I don't mind.

20-01-2008, 21:26	#6
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,670 Members Car: 04 Fabia vRS (180/300) Thanks: 28 Thanked 136 Times in 124 Posts	Re: What A Slow Car Try driving a 1.0 petrol Corsa D. Apparantly it is "dangerously" slow off the mark __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - P-Torque STG1, 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Swoosh Gauges, Window Tints

20-01-2008, 23:32	#11
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: What A Slow Car that sounds mint! They make a nice noise as standard too! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

21-01-2008, 06:02	#14
L-Y-K Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A30 Newquay Cornwall Posts: 4,221 Members Car: Fabia 1.9 TDI Images: 4 Thanks: 39 Thanked 44 Times in 40 Posts	Re: What A Slow Car get a 2.0 estate __________________ Fabia Bohemia Mods - 16" BBS Montreal's, Blaupunkt Rome nav, fitted front and rear areo wipers, rear OEM speakers fitted, vw damped grab handles.

21-01-2008, 07:40	#15
Captain Sisko Friskodian!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep Space 9 Posts: 2,627 Members Car: Dainty Little Skoda Favorit 1.3 Thanks: 50 Thanked 148 Times in 145 Posts	Re: What A Slow Car I had a brief drive in the Ibiza 1.2 in 2002 or 2003. I quite liked the engine note. Although if I was buying an estate version of the Fabia I'd need to test drive it to see how it feels with a slightly larger car. __________________ Gone = Skoda Felicia 1.6 GLXI 120k miles Now Skoda Favorit 1.3 LXI 50k miles Clickable for "boring" info

21-01-2008, 09:10	#16
AndyC who...? Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 416 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: What A Slow Car We have the new 1.2 70bhp. Its fine around town and solo on the motorway, but I wouldn't like to drive any distance full loaded. Andy __________________ 1999 Octavia 1.6 GLXi. Oldest one owner Octy on the forum. 2007 07 Fabia 2 1.2 in Silver. Briskoda's first new Fabia.

21-01-2008, 12:52	#17
ag.morley Insecure Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: right on track........ Posts: 4,982 Members Car: Volvo 2.4 T SE XC70 Auto running on LPG Thanks: 14 Thanked 80 Times in 34 Posts	Re: What A Slow Car We have a 1.2 Silverline Estate, ace around town and it holds it own on the motorway, sits at 70/75 all day. __________________ I now own a Volvo 2.4T Automatic V70 XC 4 wheel drive, Estate, running on LPG......In a Lovely shade of Gold "BRISKOLVO ".......THE UK'S ONLY MEMBER......." IT'S THE WAY FORWARD "

23-01-2008, 16:12	#18
OctaviaT81 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,009 Members Car: Octavia SLXI 1.8T Thanks: 6 Thanked 31 Times in 20 Posts	Re: What A Slow Car I think it's a good engine. The best thing about it is you can rev it to 6000 revs and it still sounds like it wants to give more, unlike alot of NA engines. However, as has been said, if I was to buy an estate and was likely to take a lot of luggage around plus people on a motorway it wouldn't be the right choice. But if you want an estate just to take yourself around and the dog in the boot it would be fine, and cheap. That's why theres a choice in the engine range. __________________ Skoda Motorsport & other rally news

23-01-2008, 19:20	#19
Chrispy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Normanton, West Yorks Posts: 1,766 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS Thanks: 38 Thanked 68 Times in 57 Posts	Re: What A Slow Car Best thing about the 1.2 is the noise.....sounds like one of these when driven hard. But yes, it is a little underpowered IMO. __________________ Silver '04 Fabia vRS. Jabba Custom Remap, Seat Surgeons Leather interior, Whiteline RARB, Cupra Console Bushes

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