Fabia Mk2???????

OctyGeorge · 06-07-2005, 15:45

I have just bought an Octavia. When I was in the dealer I had a look at the Fabia (and Superb). Couldn't help but notice that the standard of finish etc in the Fabia is a bit behind the Octavia nd Superb. Not surprising with it being the oldest model I suppose. I also read that despite being a year or so newer VW has just given the Polo a major face lift with everything forward of the windscreen being new.

I wonder if there is any news of a new model or major face lift of the Fabia in the pipe line.

neilwilliams · 06-07-2005, 15:46

There was a facelift last year. The replacement is due in 2007 I think so it's doubtful that anything apart from spec changes will happen before then.

OctyGeorge · 06-07-2005, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilwilliams

There was a facelift last year. The replacement is due in 2007 I think so it's doubtful that anything apart from spec changes will happen before then.

It must have been minor as I have not noticed any changes. I suppose the face list on the Mk 1 Octy was fairly subtle.

WW_VRS · 06-07-2005, 16:14

Mk2 has different gearbox, the indicator has the touch-to-blink-3-times thing, and the rear light cluster has changed. For the rest it's pretty much the same I think, at least on the vRS. Most Mk2 have aircon as standard too, and most of the cars got the central locking thing as standard if it didnt have it before.

For the rest - vRS was increased in price, the rest was decreased in price. Fabia Sport was introduced too.

Freakcrab · 06-07-2005, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by OctyGeorge

It must have been minor as I have not noticed any changes. I suppose the face list on the Mk 1 Octy was fairly subtle.

Octavia facelift included a rear wash/wipe and therefore ranks as one of the most useful and significant facelifts of all time.

Lummox · 06-07-2005, 23:14

If its a rear wash wipe wouldnt it be more of an a r s e lift?

devonutopia · 06-07-2005, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

If its a rear wash wipe wouldnt it be more of an a r s e lift?

drifting toward a r s e wipe isn't it?

WW_VRS · 07-07-2005, 06:48

No comment

(why does the word BIG come to mind, just can't think why

)

Chavyboy · 07-07-2005, 08:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by OctyGeorge

I have just bought an Octavia. When I was in the dealer I had a look at the Fabia (and Superb). Couldn't help but notice that the standard of finish etc in the Fabia is a bit behind the Octavia nd Superb. Not surprising with it being the oldest model I suppose. I also read that despite being a year or so newer VW has just given the Polo a major face lift with everything forward of the windscreen being new.

I wonder if there is any news of a new model or major face lift of the Fabia in the pipe line.

Rubbish, the fabia finish is just as good as the Octy etc and the build quality of Skoda in general is better than it VW counter part IIRC.

lozgti · 07-07-2005, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chavyboy

Rubbish, the fabia finish is just as good as the Octy etc and the build quality of Skoda in general is better than it VW counter part IIRC.

And having had a sit in a Rover 25 you realise just how good .Dearie me

SteVRs · 07-07-2005, 09:43

Corner! Crrrrrreeeaaakkkk!

pbirkett · 07-07-2005, 10:02

Edit: Posted comment in the wrong thread

Tranberg · 07-07-2005, 10:06

Still it's a shame that the Fabia dashboard has such a cheap feel, not to mention the plastic surrounding the heater and ligth controls, which reminds me of the plastic containers they sell ready-to-eat green sallads in in the super market.
I know it's dictated by VW, but it's still a shame.

Tom_vRS · 07-07-2005, 10:25

Having been in a Passat Highline yesterday, I can confirm that the Fabia has superior interior plastics!

However, it also has slightly more interior rattles...

I remember a review that said something like "interior panel gaps rival cars more than 3 times the price". I believe the Fabia has fantastic build quality really, and is certainly on a par, if not above that of VW. I know Audi is slightly more classy inside though.

Chavyboy · 07-07-2005, 10:36

Aparently the dash on the fabia is pioneering as skdoa is one of the first companies to mold the whole dash in one piece.

**robmawer** · 07-07-2005, 10:43

IMHO the Fabia dash does have a certain "cheap" feel to it due to the plastics...however, I notice looking at pictures of the new Golf interior and the like these seem to look fairly similar...

I guess anything with a plastic interior is going to feel pretty cheap though.

Rob.

ScoobyChris · 07-07-2005, 10:46

The Fabia interior is leagues behind the Octy II however (IMHO)

Chris

lozgti · 07-07-2005, 10:47

Between my Octavia vRS and Jane's Fabia vRS the Fabia feels much nicer and dare I say plusher.

I find that some cars with wood in them feel a bit cheap.Aston Martins were also accused of feeling a bit cheap once

WW_VRS · 07-07-2005, 11:33

Octy II is a big, big improvement over Octy I from what I've seen at the dealer. The Fabia is probably roughly in the middle, from a quality feel point-of-view.

Kinda makes sense I suppose, as the Octy I -> II just had to be a big step to catch up on the rivals in that department. No doubt the ICE has improved as well (if it hasn't I'd consider that to be a disgrace).

I must say that I still easily prefer any of the Skoda Fab/Octi dash over the fake-wood-like-plastic the 200 series Rovers used to have.

roo · 07-07-2005, 11:47

Well the new Octavia is leagues ahead of the Fabia in dash quality (having owned both) and the Fabia's dash is of a higher quality than the Octy 1. When the new Fabia is launched, I can see the cars quality being either the same or just a little bit higher than Octy 2.

06-07-2005, 15:45	#1
OctyGeorge BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fabia Mk2??????? I have just bought an Octavia. When I was in the dealer I had a look at the Fabia (and Superb). Couldn't help but notice that the standard of finish etc in the Fabia is a bit behind the Octavia nd Superb. Not surprising with it being the oldest model I suppose. I also read that despite being a year or so newer VW has just given the Polo a major face lift with everything forward of the windscreen being new. I wonder if there is any news of a new model or major face lift of the Fabia in the pipe line.

06-07-2005, 15:46	#2
neilwilliams Techie Teacher Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 957 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	There was a facelift last year. The replacement is due in 2007 I think so it's doubtful that anything apart from spec changes will happen before then. __________________ Neil Williams History: Fabia 1.4 8v, Fabia 1.4 16v, Fabia vRS Now driving a Golf Mk5 tdi Teachers click HERE for free resources.

06-07-2005, 16:14	#4
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,748 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Mk2 has different gearbox, the indicator has the touch-to-blink-3-times thing, and the rear light cluster has changed. For the rest it's pretty much the same I think, at least on the vRS. Most Mk2 have aircon as standard too, and most of the cars got the central locking thing as standard if it didnt have it before. For the rest - vRS was increased in price, the rest was decreased in price. Fabia Sport was introduced too. __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

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WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,748 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	No comment (why does the word BIG come to mind, just can't think why ) __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

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Tranberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Still it's a shame that the Fabia dashboard has such a cheap feel, not to mention the plastic surrounding the heater and ligth controls, which reminds me of the plastic containers they sell ready-to-eat green sallads in in the super market. I know it's dictated by VW, but it's still a shame.

07-07-2005, 10:25	#14
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,122 Thanks: 626 Thanked 382 Times in 263 Posts	Having been in a Passat Highline yesterday, I can confirm that the Fabia has superior interior plastics! However, it also has slightly more interior rattles... I remember a review that said something like "interior panel gaps rival cars more than 3 times the price". I believe the Fabia has fantastic build quality really, and is certainly on a par, if not above that of VW. I know Audi is slightly more classy inside though. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. Don't miss the new DR COLORCHIPS GROUP BUY!

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Chavyboy Proud Dad Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Darkest Deepest Peterborough Posts: 3,789 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Aparently the dash on the fabia is pioneering as skdoa is one of the first companies to mold the whole dash in one piece. __________________ 2004 '54' Citroen Picasso 1.6 16v Desire HDI in Wicked Red 2004 '54' Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTI Energy Ex Skoda owner

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robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,424 Thanks: 2 Thanked 69 Times in 62 Posts	IMHO the Fabia dash does have a certain "cheap" feel to it due to the plastics...however, I notice looking at pictures of the new Golf interior and the like these seem to look fairly similar... I guess anything with a plastic interior is going to feel pretty cheap though. Rob. __________________

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ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,129 Thanks: 15 Thanked 327 Times in 285 Posts	The Fabia interior is leagues behind the Octy II however (IMHO) Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

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lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,651 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Between my Octavia vRS and Jane's Fabia vRS the Fabia feels much nicer and dare I say plusher. I find that some cars with wood in them feel a bit cheap.Aston Martins were also accused of feeling a bit cheap once

07-07-2005, 11:33	#19
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,748 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Octy II is a big, big improvement over Octy I from what I've seen at the dealer. The Fabia is probably roughly in the middle, from a quality feel point-of-view. Kinda makes sense I suppose, as the Octy I -> II just had to be a big step to catch up on the rivals in that department. No doubt the ICE has improved as well (if it hasn't I'd consider that to be a disgrace). I must say that I still easily prefer any of the Skoda Fab/Octi dash over the fake-wood-like-plastic the 200 series Rovers used to have. __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

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