fabia vrs performance?

[Felicia racer]

hey guy's
I currently own a felicia 1.6 laurin and klement.

However im looking for a new car and I want either the octy VRS or the Fab VRS
what are the specs for the Fabia VRS?
and how does it perform?

thanks in advance!

[corradoboy]

AutoExpress:

0-60: 8.5s
30-70 thru gears: 8.5s
50-70 in 5th / 6th: 6.2s / 8.0s

Being FWD and diesel, don't judge the car on the 0-60 time. The in-gear acceleration on a Furby vRS is outstanding. I come from a background of Subaru Impreza's and these little cars suprised me. On the motorway in top I outdragged a mate in his Scooby, and when we got to the trackday we were en-route to it didn't embarrass itself either. Test drive one and prepare to be impressed, especially with the economy

[MikeW]

The best bit for me is that you out run ALL hoodies and c.h.a.v.s, but still get 50-60 mpg out of the car if you drive gently.

[Chrispy]

I went through the same thought processes......either Octy vRS or Fabia vRS.
I still love the look of the Octy and love the 1.8T idea but the fact it's group 16 insurance and I have to commute to work kind of made the decision for me.

Now the Fabia has been re-trimmed (the stupid white seats were my only bugbear) I think it's a fantastic little car. Goes well (even in standard guise - far better if mapped) and can suprise many other cars with it's sudden turn of speed.
Don't go racing Leon CupraR's though.....it's quick but not outright fast.
For group 9 insurance it's outstanding value.

[Goochie]

Originally Posted by MikeW

The best bit for me is that you out run ALL hoodies and c.h.a.v.s, but still get 50-60 mpg out of the car if you drive gently.

Yea....... unless they're driving Octavia Elegance estates

PistonHeads.tv

[ScoobyChris]

Originally Posted by Goochie

Yea....... unless they're driving Octavia Elegance estates

PistonHeads.tv

Although to be fair, that Fabia had been remapped

Chris

[faboka vrs]

Originally Posted by Goochie

Yea....... unless they're driving Octavia Elegance estates

PistonHeads.tv

Not bad for an out the box generic remap at 160bhp.

Apart from the image the fabia appears to be getting their not bad cars. I myself wanted an octy but due to the insurance it was a no go. Out the box its not a bad car. Not great but not bad either. Can still have fun on the b roads. The heavy front does spoil the balance but a trip to jabba can sort that.

Just watch out for the diesel Merc's. their nippy

[Goochie]

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

Although to be fair, that Fabia had been remapped

Chris

Yes.

But its also worth considering that both of those Octavias were beaten by a standard "blob eye" Impreza.

So, in our airfield trials a standard Impreza beats remapped Octavia which beats remapped Fabia.

Yet others find their Fabia beats an Impreza

[ScoobyChris]

Originally Posted by Goochie

Yet others find their Fabia beats an Impreza

Clearly the runway in your video was flat

Chris

[faboka vrs]

Originally Posted by Goochie

Yes.

But its also worth considering that both of those Octavias were beaten by a standard "blob eye" Impreza.

So, in our airfield trials a standard Impreza beats remapped Octavia which beats remapped Fabia.

Yet others find their Fabia beats an Impreza

Lets not go down this route.

Mr Racer is just asking a simple question.

[Goochie]

I see insurance is mentioned here too - its worth noting that my Octavia Elegance 1.8T estate with the exhaust, suspension and remap declared was cheaper to insure than a standard Octavia VRS hatch. Worth considering if anyone is looking at premiums.

[Basil]

If I understand things correctly from what I've read only - the Fabia vRS has more fun factor.....

But I may be biased....

[faboka vrs]

Originally Posted by Goochie

I see insurance is mentioned here too - its worth noting that my Octavia Elegance 1.8T estate with the exhaust, suspension and remap declared was cheaper to insure than a standard Octavia VRS hatch. Worth considering if anyone is looking at premiums.

interesting. But surley if one can afford to carry out all the mods then they should be able to afford the insurance?

Not having a dig but I also looked into your way. But for what I wanted an Octy vrs was better value out the box.

[TomH]

Originally Posted by Basil

If I understand things correctly from what I've read only - the Fabia vRS has more fun factor.....

But I may be biased....

Indeed... it isn't actually that quick, but it feels it and is fun!

[Decron]

Originally Posted by Goochie

Yes.

But its also worth considering that both of those Octavias were beaten by a standard "blob eye" Impreza.

So, in our airfield trials a standard Impreza beats remapped Octavia which beats remapped Fabia.

Yet others find their Fabia beats an Impreza

Whenever you refer to this airfield trial I have to laugh. You keep going back to it as if it was the defacto standard test by which all should be measured. It isn't.

It was one 60k+ Fabia with a poor generic remap and a long box. Hardly good sport. I know for a few "Just Remapped" Fabias which would soot on your bonnet as they passed. Those same Fabias will also show a standard Blob Eye a clean pair of heals especially on the track. Do you know what the biggest difference is?

The driver


BTW, thanks for getting back to me on the caliper winder

Originally Posted by faboka vrs

Lets not go down this route.

Mr Racer is just asking a simple question.

Aye, I don't want to see this thread spin in the usual dirge. Ill be quiet

[faboka vrs]

Originally Posted by Decron

Ill be quiet

So you should

[Felicia racer]

you make some interesting points thanks guy's.

I have got a quote for insurance on the furby VRS adn its a very good price for someone my age! - thats 18 coming up for 19 by the way.

I havnt tryed looking at octy VRS insurance prices yet but im sure its quite a bit more.

[robmawer]

Originally Posted by Felicia racer

I have got a quote for insurance on the furby VRS adn its a very good price for someone my age!

Have you tried a quote for the Seat Ibiza TDi FR? It's a couple of groups lower than the Fabia vRS...


Rob.

[faboka vrs]

I was quoted around £600 more. Infact. Still am.

[faboka vrs]

Originally Posted by robmawer

Have you tried a quote for the Seat Ibiza TDi FR? It's a couple of groups lower than the Fabia vRS...


Rob.

Good point.

[Felicia racer]

omg i just got a quote for the octy vrs
Lets just say i wont get that for a few years. lol

£2800 OCTY VRS
£900 Fabia VRS
current insurance £1200 1.6 Felicia L&K

[ultra_joel88]

I was quoted £100 less on the Ibiza FR and £300 less on the Sport 130.

But I sat in an Ibiza and it wasn't to my tastes. The interior plastics seemed cheaper than in my Corsa and I'm not convinced on the "bubble" looks.

[IainsTheName]

Originally Posted by Felicia racer

omg i just got a quote for the octy vrs
Lets just say i wont get that for a few years. lol

£2800 OCTY VRS
£900 Fabia VRS
current insurance £1200 1.6 Felicia L&K

What?!

What on earth am I doing wrong? My first ever insurance on my 1.4mpi (68bhp!!) was £2,000!!! And that's the cheapest I could find?? I was 19 just passed, and they charged me that much for my first year!

Then I got my vRS and had 1 yr NCB (Now gone, stupid Escort driver!) and the cheapest again I could find was £1,200 a year! I'm 21 now. How on earth do people find these low quotes? Is it the area where i'm living? The fact I don't leave my car in a garage?? I have no idea how my quotes keep on being so damn much - even my mates are less.



I'm so frustrated lol

[Basil]

I think that someone with more knowledge than me should organise a new airfield comparison test. I mean if there isn't a 'gold standard' test to which we can refer to why the heck not?

Lemme see suitable Fabia vehicles - Jason, Jabba Luke's car, WW, Xav......

[Felicia racer]

well my mates insurance are more expensive than mine and they have:
Peugoet 106 - 1 Litre : £1500 to insure
Renault clio 1.4: £1500 to insure
ford ka 1.3 female driver: £800 to insure

MINE
skoda felicia 1.6 L&K : £1200
18yrs old coming up to 19
0yrs no claims
Male
however ive had a moped since i was 16 and i have a big bike now! 2yrs no claims on bike policy with different company.
no accidents
parked on the drive
however was quoted as much as £2800!