Anybody have a 70bhp Fabia 2? - BRISKODA

GlacierNR · 27-03-2008, 01:19

A friend of mine is looking at trading his 2003 MPI for one. Is the 2 level trim any good or is it similar to the 1?

Nate

rkenny · 27-03-2008, 15:41

Level 2 trim is fine. It has everything you need I reckon. Air con, trip computer, alloys etc. The engine is good as well - not all that economical yet - only done 2000 miles until now. Getting approx 41 mpg. It drives really well, is refined and has no rattles or squeeks (so far!). Also stereo/cd/aux set up is excellent.

OctaviaT81 · 27-03-2008, 16:37

Your friend might want to look at the Sport trim level too as IMO it's much nicer inside and out than the level 2 and doesn't cost much more.

GlacierNR · 27-03-2008, 19:50

How does the 1.2 do with the AC on?

GlacierNR · 27-03-2008, 19:51

In Colombia, there isn't the possibility of getting the Sport, VRs or diesel engines.

skisbp · 27-03-2008, 21:12

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Originally Posted by GlacierNR

In Colombia, there isn't the possibility of getting the Sport, VRs or diesel engines.

That's harsh!

GlacierNR · 27-03-2008, 21:56

Yah, tell me about it. I would have bought a Fabia estate with the 1.9TDI instead of the 1.4 16v. My friend isn't into diesels though, fortunately.

AndyC · 27-03-2008, 22:03

Level 2 has most of the essentials. Level 3 has the nice (but not vital) bits added. Engine is fine as long as the car isn't loaded up and the hills aren't too steep. The combined mpg of 47-48 is maybe a bit optimistic in day to day driving. Don't really know about the aircon, haven't used it much in ours recently.

Best to get a test drive and see how it appeals from the drivers seat.

Andy

GlacierNR · 27-03-2008, 23:40

I agree... He is used to a MPI 1.4 8v. I think the htp has more power actually, so it should keep him happy.

OctaviaT81 · 28-03-2008, 09:01

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Originally Posted by GlacierNR

I agree... He is used to a MPI 1.4 8v. I think the htp has more power actually, so it should keep him happy.

It should be a nice upgrade at is a much more modern engine, slightly more powerful, more economical and it sounds great too.

Dmac1969 · 29-03-2008, 14:12

Yes , the HTP in the new car has 2BHP (!) more than the MPi! Its a much more modern engine though , and was designed by Skoda. The MPi can trace its roots way back to the rear engined cars of the 60s. If I was getting a level 2 Fabia , I'd ask for the Maxidot option , it really livens up the dashboard , plus IIRC you don't get a temp gauge unless you order Maxidot??

GlacierNR · 31-03-2008, 21:10

Thanks for all the input!
Nate

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