Fabia vRS arriving Tuesday - Yippee

anonymouse · 08-12-2006, 22:41

Finally got a low mileage Fabia vRS
Horners of Manchester (didn't mean to swear - according to some forum members).
Car as advertised was out of my price bracket - but then I saw they were giving £1,000 PartEx on any car, any condition as long as it has 3 months MOT.
Bingo. Think the dealer choked when I told him it was a 12 year old Cavalier with 208,000 on the clock. Anyways, couldn't make out what he said, phone went very quiet for a few minutes and then he came back on.
So, March 2004 model with 15,800 on the clock. No ESP - shame, but I really really wanted a low mileage example.
Should be able to pick it up Mon or Tues, can't wait.
Will run it as standard for few years and then perhaps remap it when it gets a bit 'slow' compared to the new crop of fast motors.
Anyway, thanks to you guys for all the info on the Forums.

One question - are the headlamp bulbs H4 or H3 ?

andy2407 · 08-12-2006, 22:52

Welcome to the site!
If you are happy with the deal thats the main thing

You just need to get along to one of the N/W meets now - next Thurs at the Turnpike or the Thurs after in Warrington - check out the regional section for more info

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/calen...2006-12-14&c=1 or
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/north...nk-06-a/67569/

Basil · 09-12-2006, 08:26

Great! With that amount of mileage, on a diesel, it's just barely been run in for you!

And running-in has two camps - baby it and build up vs rag it almost from the start. Both claim that their way is best (!?) So whatever the prior owner did to it, it's been run-in for you

Boy are you gonna be one happy camper!

Even in standard form it's really a great car.

Once you put on a Jabba Anti-roll bar + SEAT strut brace it will handle loads better, and you're happily off down the (extremely) slippery slope of modding!

Bet you dont make it a few months never mind a couple of years before you get the itch to mod it

Especially egged on by comments on this forum....

(Hey that would make a great new thread - let's bet on how soon before you start modding your vRS....)

Congrats. Mate

Bas

**VRStu** · 09-12-2006, 10:41

Hello and welcome to Briskoda

mluton · 10-12-2006, 01:20

Welcome to Briskoda.

vrs.mad · 10-12-2006, 21:39

welcome to Briskoda. I have just pick up a tavia vrs from horners think i saw your new 04 fab vrs great cars and great fun hope u enjoy yours.

anonymouse · 10-12-2006, 22:41

Thanks for all comments, Guys.
After 80 BHP cavalier for 11 years there might be a bit of a learning curve on unleashing the power on this baby when it comes.
Hope I manage to keep the wheels on the ground whilst on this 'learning curve' !

To vrs.mad :-
Did you 'take advantage' of the £1,000 min part ex ?

vrs.mad · 11-12-2006, 20:41

not this time i traded in a 06 fab vrs for the tavia vrs. sound like u got a great deal though.

mdk1 · 11-12-2006, 21:17

Welcome to Briskoda.

08-12-2006, 22:41	#1
anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,360 Thanks: 147 Thanked 250 Times in 184 Posts	Fabia vRS arriving Tuesday - Yippee Finally got a low mileage Fabia vRS Horners of Manchester (didn't mean to swear - according to some forum members). Car as advertised was out of my price bracket - but then I saw they were giving £1,000 PartEx on any car, any condition as long as it has 3 months MOT. Bingo. Think the dealer choked when I told him it was a 12 year old Cavalier with 208,000 on the clock. Anyways, couldn't make out what he said, phone went very quiet for a few minutes and then he came back on. So, March 2004 model with 15,800 on the clock. No ESP - shame, but I really really wanted a low mileage example. Should be able to pick it up Mon or Tues, can't wait. Will run it as standard for few years and then perhaps remap it when it gets a bit 'slow' compared to the new crop of fast motors. Anyway, thanks to you guys for all the info on the Forums. One question - are the headlamp bulbs H4 or H3 ?

08-12-2006, 22:52	#2
andy2407 Marmite Burner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,301 Thanks: 47 Thanked 174 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS arriving Tuesday - Yippee Welcome to the site! If you are happy with the deal thats the main thing You just need to get along to one of the N/W meets now - next Thurs at the Turnpike or the Thurs after in Warrington - check out the regional section for more info http://www.briskoda.net/forums/calen...2006-12-14&c=1 or http://www.briskoda.net/forums/north...nk-06-a/67569/ __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Last edited by andy2407; 08-12-2006 at 22:54. Reason: Links added

09-12-2006, 08:26	#3
Basil hardcore modder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,034 Thanks: 171 Thanked 162 Times in 130 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS arriving Tuesday - Yippee Great! With that amount of mileage, on a diesel, it's just barely been run in for you! And running-in has two camps - baby it and build up vs rag it almost from the start. Both claim that their way is best (!?) So whatever the prior owner did to it, it's been run-in for you Boy are you gonna be one happy camper! Even in standard form it's really a great car. Once you put on a Jabba Anti-roll bar + SEAT strut brace it will handle loads better, and you're happily off down the (extremely) slippery slope of modding! Bet you dont make it a few months never mind a couple of years before you get the itch to mod it Especially egged on by comments on this forum.... (Hey that would make a great new thread - let's bet on how soon before you start modding your vRS....) Congrats. Mate Bas __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod Last edited by Basil; 09-12-2006 at 08:27.

09-12-2006, 10:41	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,777 Thanks: 90 Thanked 857 Times in 772 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS arriving Tuesday - Yippee Hello and welcome to Briskoda __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

10-12-2006, 01:20	#5
mluton I have VAG COM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,214 Thanks: 45 Thanked 207 Times in 182 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS arriving Tuesday - Yippee Welcome to Briskoda. __________________ 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 *------------------------------------------------*

10-12-2006, 21:39	#6
vrs.mad how fast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: bolton Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS arriving Tuesday - Yippee welcome to Briskoda. I have just pick up a tavia vrs from horners think i saw your new 04 fab vrs great cars and great fun hope u enjoy yours.

10-12-2006, 22:41	#7
anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,360 Thanks: 147 Thanked 250 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS arriving Tuesday - Yippee Thanks for all comments, Guys. After 80 BHP cavalier for 11 years there might be a bit of a learning curve on unleashing the power on this baby when it comes. Hope I manage to keep the wheels on the ground whilst on this 'learning curve' ! To vrs.mad :- Did you 'take advantage' of the £1,000 min part ex ?

11-12-2006, 20:41	#8
vrs.mad how fast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: bolton Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS arriving Tuesday - Yippee not this time i traded in a 06 fab vrs for the tavia vrs. sound like u got a great deal though.

11-12-2006, 21:17	#9
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 3,739 Thanks: 98 Thanked 90 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS arriving Tuesday - Yippee Welcome to Briskoda. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

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