Fabia vRS 3 door

VAGweb · 11-11-2007, 19:56

did a quick shop of mine as an experiment really, still think it looks good as a five door though

Sporky McGuffin · 11-11-2007, 20:21

I must admit I've never seen the attraction of 3-door hatches. There don't seem to be any advantages.

adamC · 11-11-2007, 20:29

i agree pref 5 door motors to three door ones far more practical, i am getting a company car end of december and have ordered the new bmw 120d five door for this reason, still keeping the furby as mrs car though and finally getting rid of her biscuit tin on wheels (saxo vtr)

Imperator · 11-11-2007, 20:45

The five doors were the reason I bought a Fabia. To get a five door Polo, you have to pay well over the odds, but the Skoda soes it as standard. I think that's what makes the Fabia 1 the best value supermini there is.

andypandypoos · 11-11-2007, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sporky McGuffin

I must admit I've never seen the attraction of 3-door hatches. There don't seem to be any advantages.

they look better, and as i don't go in the back of mine i don't see any disadvantages

ultra_joel88 · 11-11-2007, 21:07

5 doors is partly the reason i changed my car to a furby.

i need it so it makes it easier to fit a car seat for my daughter.

the 5 door ibiza looks ungainly imo.

Snoopie · 11-11-2007, 21:48

Never seen the point in a 5 door Fabia vRS, Still bought one though, didn't no where to spend my money.
Cramped in the back, and having sat as a passenger in the back of my own car, I felt a million miles higher than the driver and front passenger.

Too too cramped!

ultra_joel88 · 11-11-2007, 22:34

Of course its cramped in the back..

its a hatchback!

all the competitors are the same.

devonutopia · 11-11-2007, 22:37

Has that photochop shortened the car as well, or has the front door merely been stretched a bit to give that illusion.

I would happily have a 3 door as I rarely have my back seats in anyway. They're back in my bedroom again at the moment. I really can feel when they're not in the car though....

mathepac · 11-11-2007, 23:04

Nice work BTW, but for me the car seems to have lost its character; it seems to lack the presence and proportions of the 5-door.

But what about an estate / sportswagon version a la Subaru, with the roofline extend and the existing spoiler as is? The rear lights would need to be vertical and there would be an extra vertical shutline for the tailgate in rear quarter-panel, I think.

Just a thought. I had an Impreza Sportwagon and it was a heck of a car.

VAGweb · 11-11-2007, 23:08

the door is enlarged and the rear 1/4 shrunk as 3drs normally are.

the car remains the same overall length

Babs · 11-11-2007, 23:19

looks good, think it may need a more swooping waist line to get away with the 3 doors

Snoopie · 12-11-2007, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultra_joel88

Of course its cramped in the back..

its a hatchback!

all the competitors are the same.

A hatchback? It's a Supermini from all the reviews I see it in?

The Octavia vRS is the hatchback ... that hatchback isn't cramped...

Skodaboy1983 · 12-11-2007, 08:06

I quite like it as a 3 door.

My last couple of cars were three doors and I preferred them because it gave the cars a sporty stance but the fabia carries of the sporty stance of the Vrs.

David

andypandypoos · 12-11-2007, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopie

A hatchback? It's a Supermini from all the reviews I see it in?

The Octavia vRS is the hatchback ... that hatchback isn't cramped...

yeah, my hatchback isn't cramped in the back. doubt your's is bad either

ScoobyChris · 12-11-2007, 13:33

I like 3 doors (at least on smaller cars) because it means that the seat belt and pillar are actually behind me so the belt is in the correct position. Also means when you do a shoulder check, you're not staring at the pillar!

Oh, and they look better and weigh less

Chris

Skodaboy1983 · 12-11-2007, 13:39

I agree there with you there mate about the pillar, the girlfriend finds reversing the VRS a pain in the butt, I don't notice but see your point that you have made there.

David

youngsyd · 12-11-2007, 14:04

My next project is a VRS Combi...watch this space!

Sporky McGuffin · 12-11-2007, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by andypandypoos

they look better

I think the original post disproves that theory.

WeirdKerr · 12-11-2007, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngsyd

My next project is a VRS Combi...watch this space!

i wish there was a vRS combi......

11-11-2007, 19:56	#1
VAGweb Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 111 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Fabia vRS 3 door did a quick shop of mine as an experiment really, still think it looks good as a five door though __________________ Steve

11-11-2007, 20:21	#2
Sporky McGuffin Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,035 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door I must admit I've never seen the attraction of 3-door hatches. There don't seem to be any advantages.

11-11-2007, 20:29	#3
adamC Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: close but not close enough Posts: 194 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door i agree pref 5 door motors to three door ones far more practical, i am getting a company car end of december and have ordered the new bmw 120d five door for this reason, still keeping the furby as mrs car though and finally getting rid of her biscuit tin on wheels (saxo vtr) __________________ 08 Reg BMW 120d se Dynamic 177 hp 350 nm trqe Second car (I gave the wife so i could keep it) Black magic VRS, 17 inch octy mk1 spiders, pd160 + K&N filter.

11-11-2007, 20:45	#4
Imperator CAE DIVI AUG Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 657 Thanks: 75 Thanked 40 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door The five doors were the reason I bought a Fabia. To get a five door Polo, you have to pay well over the odds, but the Skoda soes it as standard. I think that's what makes the Fabia 1 the best value supermini there is. __________________ Fabia 1.4 16v 2004 16" vRS wheels, Audi TT Pedals, Bosch Aero Wipers, Corrado Front Grille Badge, VW Sharan Aerial, Chrome Tailgate Strip, Liverpool FC Rear Window Decal, Leather Gearknob, Chrome Door Pins, Touareg Torch, Dark Side Indicators, Golf Sunglasses holder, Dashboard Cup Holder, Rear Window Blind, Stainless Steel Exhaust Trim, Elegance Drawer, Dension Ice>Link, SeatSport Front Strut Brace, Philips X-tremes and Osram Nightbreakers, Pressed German Plates and Mlada Boleslav Plate Holders... and of course, BRISKODA window sticker!

11-11-2007, 21:07	#6
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,275 Thanks: 21 Thanked 82 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door 5 doors is partly the reason i changed my car to a furby. i need it so it makes it easier to fit a car seat for my daughter. the 5 door ibiza looks ungainly imo. __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 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, Boost + Volt Gauge, Window Tints

11-11-2007, 21:48	#7
Snoopie Permanently banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Buckingham Palace Car Park Posts: 4,460 Thanks: 86 Thanked 85 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door Never seen the point in a 5 door Fabia vRS, Still bought one though, didn't no where to spend my money. Cramped in the back, and having sat as a passenger in the back of my own car, I felt a million miles higher than the driver and front passenger. Too too cramped!

11-11-2007, 22:34	#8
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,275 Thanks: 21 Thanked 82 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door Of course its cramped in the back.. its a hatchback! all the competitors are the same. __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 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, Boost + Volt Gauge, Window Tints

11-11-2007, 22:37	#9
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door Has that photochop shortened the car as well, or has the front door merely been stretched a bit to give that illusion. I would happily have a 3 door as I rarely have my back seats in anyway. They're back in my bedroom again at the moment. I really can feel when they're not in the car though.... __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

11-11-2007, 23:04	#10
mathepac Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kilkenny, Ireland Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 34 Thanked 61 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door Nice work BTW, but for me the car seems to have lost its character; it seems to lack the presence and proportions of the 5-door. But what about an estate / sportswagon version a la Subaru, with the roofline extend and the existing spoiler as is? The rear lights would need to be vertical and there would be an extra vertical shutline for the tailgate in rear quarter-panel, I think. Just a thought. I had an Impreza Sportwagon and it was a heck of a car.

11-11-2007, 23:08	#11
VAGweb Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 111 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door the door is enlarged and the rear 1/4 shrunk as 3drs normally are. the car remains the same overall length __________________ Steve

11-11-2007, 23:19	#12
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newport/Preston Posts: 3,977 Thanks: 167 Thanked 125 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door looks good, think it may need a more swooping waist line to get away with the 3 doors __________________ - Andrew Octavia For Sale!

12-11-2007, 08:06	#14
Skodaboy1983 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 8,717 Thanks: 288 Thanked 227 Times in 220 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door I quite like it as a 3 door. My last couple of cars were three doors and I preferred them because it gave the cars a sporty stance but the fabia carries of the sporty stance of the Vrs. David

12-11-2007, 13:33	#16
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,127 Thanks: 15 Thanked 327 Times in 285 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door I like 3 doors (at least on smaller cars) because it means that the seat belt and pillar are actually behind me so the belt is in the correct position. Also means when you do a shoulder check, you're not staring at the pillar! Oh, and they look better and weigh less Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

12-11-2007, 13:39	#17
Skodaboy1983 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 8,717 Thanks: 288 Thanked 227 Times in 220 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door I agree there with you there mate about the pillar, the girlfriend finds reversing the VRS a pain in the butt, I don't notice but see your point that you have made there. David

12-11-2007, 14:04	#18
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,169 Thanks: 70 Thanked 91 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS 3 door My next project is a VRS Combi...watch this space! __________________ CzecheredFlagMotorsport

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