New Fabia collected!

dustynebulosity · 03-07-2007, 12:20

Picked up our new Fabia 3 1.4 TDi on Saturday and although it's very early days, i wanted to give my first impression!

First of all, the Fabia is a huge upgrade for me as my previous car was a 10 year old Renault Megane with no mod cons at all! So things like remote central locking, electric windows and climate control are all new to me and even now, having owned the Fabia for 3 whole days, I can't see how I ever managed without central locking!

When doing research before buying I was very wary of diesels, having never driven one before - I thought they all sounded like ice cream vans but without the jingles! The 1.4 diesel engine - IS noisy, but only when cold & accelerating in 1st and 2nd. It quietens down once it's warmed up and on the move. I found it to be much nippier than my petrol 1.4 Megane and it sat quite happily at motorway speeds+ without any effort at all.

The driving position is great, I'm a shorty with a dodgy back so the seat adjustment is great for me and makes getting out of the car so much easier than the Megane which I literally fell out off. Ouch.

I think the interior is really classy looking - the 3 trim definately better than the cheaper looking 1 & 2. The clocks are easy to read and it does have a temp gauge! Maxidot trip computer is good but still have to work out how to use the thing properly! Interesting to see the average MPG - this started at 32 when i got the car and has risen to 48 in 3 days of driving so economy looks like it's going to be good.

Down sides - Only 1 so far - rear visibility isn't great. The side pillar obliterates everything over your right shoulder. As a motorcycle rider as well, I always worry about car drivers seeing me - well they won't in the new Fabia!

All in all, I'm thrilled to bits with the Fabia - it's exceeded my expectations!

Will try and post some pics...if only I could stop driving the thing!

MissPiggy · 03-07-2007, 13:36

what colour?

mluton · 03-07-2007, 14:14

Sounding good mate, Keep enjoying.

parsko · 03-07-2007, 14:33

Nice 1, I hope you are as happy with it as I am with the Roomy Scout.

Wardy · 03-07-2007, 14:43

Nice mini-review, glad it's suiting you

Any pics yet?

Steve

dustynebulosity · 03-07-2007, 14:47

It's black magic with black onyx upholstry - yummy!

dustynebulosity · 03-07-2007, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAArsko

Nice 1, I hope you are as happy with it as I am with the Roomy Scout.

I'm loving it! Very pleased with my choice.

AndyC · 03-07-2007, 18:12

At last!

Another new Fabia joins the forum.

Welcome, and enjoy!

Andy

Dmac1969 · 03-07-2007, 20:24

Welcome , glad you're enjoying your new car! Let's have some pics ASAP!

Is that 2 or 3 New Fabias on the board now?

AndyC · 05-07-2007, 00:12

2 so far I think. More to come, surely.

Andy

anonymouse · 05-07-2007, 00:28

New mota - Fabtastic. Plenty economy too I expect from the 1.4 TDi - and it will only get better as it loosens up.
Enjoy.

dan123 · 05-07-2007, 21:08

dustynebulosity · 27-07-2007, 17:39

A month in to owning my shiny new Fabia and am very very happy! It's fun to drive and really nippy! Fuel economy is brilliant, I'm averaging 47mpg on my daily urban commute.

Only 1 small gripe and that's the onyx black seat covers. They attract fluff badly! Looks like a sticky roll-off thingy will be a glovebox essential - something to bear in mind if you're a pet owner.

All in all - I'm very happy I switched to Skoda!

devonutopia · 27-07-2007, 17:58

There was a black TDI in my local dealer when I was ordering my new clutch pedal. Was an 07 so must have been just being prepped for collection. I thought the paint made it look really nice, and the 16" vRS mk2 style wheels look very nice too. Also - £35 TAX!? I couldn't believe it!

If I was going to have one, it would be the 3 TDI, but I think I'll stick with my little rocket for now.

Wardy · 27-07-2007, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustynebulosity

Only 1 small gripe and that's the onyx black seat covers. They attract fluff badly! Looks like a sticky roll-off thingy will be a glovebox essential - something to bear in mind if you're a pet owner.

cough
Seat Surgeons
/cough

Examples: Fabia-vrs.com - Image Gallery 7

Glad you're liking it so far though

Steve

devonutopia · 27-07-2007, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

cough
Seat Surgeons
/cough

Examples: Fabia-vrs.com - Image Gallery 7

Glad you're liking it so far though

Steve

Do they do the same thing for the new Fabia mk2 as well then?

Wardy · 27-07-2007, 19:11

I'm sure they could be persuaded

Just need the seats fabric template sorted I suppose

S

istanbul05 · 31-07-2007, 16:16

just picked my new fabia 3 in back 1.4 tdi.... drives like a dream my first skoda and i like it

dustynebulosity · 31-07-2007, 16:27

Congratulations!! It IS rather nice isn't it?

03-07-2007, 12:20	#1
dustynebulosity Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 19 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	New Fabia collected! Picked up our new Fabia 3 1.4 TDi on Saturday and although it's very early days, i wanted to give my first impression! First of all, the Fabia is a huge upgrade for me as my previous car was a 10 year old Renault Megane with no mod cons at all! So things like remote central locking, electric windows and climate control are all new to me and even now, having owned the Fabia for 3 whole days, I can't see how I ever managed without central locking! When doing research before buying I was very wary of diesels, having never driven one before - I thought they all sounded like ice cream vans but without the jingles! The 1.4 diesel engine - IS noisy, but only when cold & accelerating in 1st and 2nd. It quietens down once it's warmed up and on the move. I found it to be much nippier than my petrol 1.4 Megane and it sat quite happily at motorway speeds+ without any effort at all. The driving position is great, I'm a shorty with a dodgy back so the seat adjustment is great for me and makes getting out of the car so much easier than the Megane which I literally fell out off. Ouch. I think the interior is really classy looking - the 3 trim definately better than the cheaper looking 1 & 2. The clocks are easy to read and it does have a temp gauge! Maxidot trip computer is good but still have to work out how to use the thing properly! Interesting to see the average MPG - this started at 32 when i got the car and has risen to 48 in 3 days of driving so economy looks like it's going to be good. Down sides - Only 1 so far - rear visibility isn't great. The side pillar obliterates everything over your right shoulder. As a motorcycle rider as well, I always worry about car drivers seeing me - well they won't in the new Fabia! All in all, I'm thrilled to bits with the Fabia - it's exceeded my expectations! Will try and post some pics...if only I could stop driving the thing!

03-07-2007, 13:36	#2
MissPiggy Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 7,203 Members Car: 57 plate fabia 1.9 tdi pd sport Thanks: 24 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! what colour?

03-07-2007, 14:14	#3
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,401 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 44 Thanked 225 Times in 200 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! Sounding good mate, Keep enjoying. __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

03-07-2007, 14:33	#4
parsko Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 539 Members Car: ............... Thanks: 14 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! Nice 1, I hope you are as happy with it as I am with the Roomy Scout.

03-07-2007, 14:43	#5
Wardy Broken :( Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,862 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 472 Thanked 384 Times in 371 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! Nice mini-review, glad it's suiting you Any pics yet? Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

03-07-2007, 14:47	#6
dustynebulosity Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 19 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! It's black magic with black onyx upholstry - yummy!

03-07-2007, 18:12	#8
AndyC who...? Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 416 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! At last! Another new Fabia joins the forum. Welcome, and enjoy! 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. Last edited by AndyC; 03-07-2007 at 20:15.

03-07-2007, 20:24	#9
Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland. Posts: 2,564 Members Car: Fabia 1.4 MPi Comfort Images: 1 Thanks: 21 Thanked 66 Times in 53 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! Welcome , glad you're enjoying your new car! Let's have some pics ASAP! Is that 2 or 3 New Fabias on the board now? __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

05-07-2007, 00:12	#10
AndyC who...? Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 416 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! 2 so far I think. More to come, surely. 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.

05-07-2007, 00:28	#11
anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,447 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 151 Thanked 260 Times in 193 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! New mota - Fabtastic. Plenty economy too I expect from the 1.4 TDi - and it will only get better as it loosens up. Enjoy. __________________ "Stupidity, if left untreated, is self-correcting." - Heinlein

05-07-2007, 21:08	#12
dan123 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 464 Members Car: Audi A3 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected!

27-07-2007, 17:39	#13
dustynebulosity Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 19 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! A month in to owning my shiny new Fabia and am very very happy! It's fun to drive and really nippy! Fuel economy is brilliant, I'm averaging 47mpg on my daily urban commute. Only 1 small gripe and that's the onyx black seat covers. They attract fluff badly! Looks like a sticky roll-off thingy will be a glovebox essential - something to bear in mind if you're a pet owner. All in all - I'm very happy I switched to Skoda!

27-07-2007, 17:58	#14
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,478 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 79 Thanked 381 Times in 322 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! There was a black TDI in my local dealer when I was ordering my new clutch pedal. Was an 07 so must have been just being prepped for collection. I thought the paint made it look really nice, and the 16" vRS mk2 style wheels look very nice too. Also - £35 TAX!? I couldn't believe it! If I was going to have one, it would be the 3 TDI, but I think I'll stick with my little rocket for now. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

27-07-2007, 19:11	#17
Wardy Broken :( Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,862 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 472 Thanked 384 Times in 371 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! I'm sure they could be persuaded Just need the seats fabric template sorted I suppose S __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

31-07-2007, 16:16	#18
istanbul05 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7 Members Car: new fabia 3 1.4 tdi Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! just picked my new fabia 3 in back 1.4 tdi.... drives like a dream my first skoda and i like it

31-07-2007, 16:27	#19
dustynebulosity Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 19 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New Fabia collected! Congratulations!! It IS rather nice isn't it?

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