Hello

VIRII · 03-04-2005, 23:34

Hi,

Long time lurker here

The Wife and I bought a Black 1.4 Fabia about 18 months ago (which is about how long I have been lurking) and love it to bits.
No issues with the car to speak of, decent MPG, goes well for its engine size etc, engine management light is on and has been for about 12 months, have had it reset but it came back on. As far as I can tell there is nothing wrong with the car though.

Anyway the wife has a new job so we can't car share anymore and she wants the fabia !!!! Help

So now we are after another car, either a seriously cheap sub 500 quid runabout or a 4-5k Octavia (less if we could get a decent one) the problem is people don't want to sell their Octy's round here until they have over 90k on them. I consider £3k for a motor with 90k on it to be a lot ...

I have seen a Y plate Octy 1.6 with 6600, yup 6.6k on the clock for 5k --- its a very basic model but sounds very good value.

Ok I've waffled on enough (something I usually reserve for the overclockers forums) - nice to meet you all.

**JaneC** · 04-04-2005, 09:37

Welcome

Looks like you're just going to have to get an Octy then

VIRII · 04-04-2005, 11:25

Well I am going to check it out at lunchtime.
The 6600 miles is confirmed and £4995 sounds like a bargain.

***DGW*** · 04-04-2005, 13:25

Welcome to Briskoda. Have a good look round the Octavia for any signs of wear and tear through not being used much - otherwise known as neglect - and that it has been serviced each year. My mother-in-law does minimal miles in her cars but the wear and tear is relatively horrendous! (She hasn't a clue how to drive or park, and has no mechanical sensibilities). But if all is well in your case you could end up with a very nice car.

lozgti · 04-04-2005, 13:39

Welcome!

lfc958 · 04-04-2005, 13:47

Welcome

It looks like it is a case of either wait for for something that really takes your fancy, OR bite the bullet and go for the 1.6

Would strongly recommend a test drive , at least 30 mins, and give it a good going over.( as you should with all 2nd hand car purchases)
It should be fine as long as it has been looked after and not neglected or thrashed.

Good hunting.

Steve

VIRII · 04-04-2005, 14:53

Well I had a gooooood look around the car and at the paperwork.
Took it out for a decent drive and stuck a deposit down on it.
There is very little evidence that anyone has ever sat in it, no tesco dents, no scratched paint around the door handles, all very nice

lfc958 · 07-04-2005, 04:40

A wise buy then

Steve

carefree · 07-04-2005, 06:11

90k on a well serviced/looked after car isn't a big issue these days. I'd consider 3k for a 90,000 mile Octy rather cheap. IMHO anyway.

03-04-2005, 23:34	#1
VIRII Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Hi, Long time lurker here The Wife and I bought a Black 1.4 Fabia about 18 months ago (which is about how long I have been lurking) and love it to bits. No issues with the car to speak of, decent MPG, goes well for its engine size etc, engine management light is on and has been for about 12 months, have had it reset but it came back on. As far as I can tell there is nothing wrong with the car though. Anyway the wife has a new job so we can't car share anymore and she wants the fabia !!!! Help So now we are after another car, either a seriously cheap sub 500 quid runabout or a 4-5k Octavia (less if we could get a decent one) the problem is people don't want to sell their Octy's round here until they have over 90k on them. I consider £3k for a motor with 90k on it to be a lot ... I have seen a Y plate Octy 1.6 with 6600, yup 6.6k on the clock for 5k --- its a very basic model but sounds very good value. Ok I've waffled on enough (something I usually reserve for the overclockers forums) - nice to meet you all.

04-04-2005, 09:37	#2
JaneC Beeming Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Essex Posts: 3,282 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 17 Posts	Welcome Looks like you're just going to have to get an Octy then __________________ Jane.

04-04-2005, 13:25	#4
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,129 Thanks: 49 Thanked 170 Times in 127 Posts	Welcome to Briskoda. Have a good look round the Octavia for any signs of wear and tear through not being used much - otherwise known as neglect - and that it has been serviced each year. My mother-in-law does minimal miles in her cars but the wear and tear is relatively horrendous! (She hasn't a clue how to drive or park, and has no mechanical sensibilities). But if all is well in your case you could end up with a very nice car. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.09 mpg...

04-04-2005, 13:47	#6
lfc958 Hello New Car Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,039 Thanks: 11 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	Welcome It looks like it is a case of either wait for for something that really takes your fancy, OR bite the bullet and go for the 1.6 Would strongly recommend a test drive , at least 30 mins, and give it a good going over.( as you should with all 2nd hand car purchases) It should be fine as long as it has been looked after and not neglected or thrashed. Good hunting. Steve __________________ Steve Hello 500 Now its here

07-04-2005, 04:40	#8
lfc958 Hello New Car Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,039 Thanks: 11 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	A wise buy then Steve __________________ Steve Hello 500 Now its here

04-04-2005, 11:25	#3
VIRII Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well I am going to check it out at lunchtime. The 6600 miles is confirmed and £4995 sounds like a bargain.

04-04-2005, 13:39	#5
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,640 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Welcome!

04-04-2005, 14:53	#7
VIRII Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well I had a gooooood look around the car and at the paperwork. Took it out for a decent drive and stuck a deposit down on it. There is very little evidence that anyone has ever sat in it, no tesco dents, no scratched paint around the door handles, all very nice

07-04-2005, 06:11	#9
carefree Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 1,044 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	90k on a well serviced/looked after car isn't a big issue these days. I'd consider 3k for a 90,000 mile Octy rather cheap. IMHO anyway. __________________ '54' Black Magic Fabia vRS Yo Adrien I DID IT!!!

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