Introducing Douglas......

Skodaboy1983 · 08-06-2008, 09:01

Our courtesy car for two hours!

While the vRS went it for it's service and MOT on saturday we were given by Skoda a Fabia 2.

At first I thought it was a 1.2 as it felt about gutless driving back to my folks and this is how the name came about as we told my mum it was gutless and she thought it was DOUGLAS!!!

Only when I looked at the keyring did I notice it was a 1.6!!

I will write up a review in the fabia 2 section but myself and Skodagirl1985 fell in love with this car we did not want to hand it back. At first I was not keen on the mark two when we drove it but it grows on you in such a short time.

Anyhow I thought it would be cheeky not to stick up a few pics of Douglas, it's a bit dirty but what do you think??

Outside the folks house

skodagirl1985 · 08-06-2008, 09:08

I miss Douglas.

Can we get him back?

Duggie · 08-06-2008, 15:55

I am Douglas... I have to say, i still prefer the MK1s looks! You can't beat the first!

Babs · 08-06-2008, 16:08

The Mk1 vRS looks better.... but the boggo Mk1's look so much worse than the Mk2

Wardy · 08-06-2008, 21:27

Not a really a looker is he?

- afraid to say the Mk2 still hasn't grown on me...

Steve

skodagirl1985 · 08-06-2008, 23:15

I didn't like it at first. But after having a wee drive of it Ichanged my mind. I had to remind myself coming up to a roundabout it wasn't a VRS andnot to pull out in a gap that you can in the VRS. I just waited for the roundabout to clear.

Skodaboy1983 · 09-06-2008, 07:44

I'm not sure if it's the colour of the car but it looks a lot smaller at the front and overall it seems smaller, when you get in the inside it feels a lot bigger and you do sit very high up in it compared to the mark 1.

philje123 · 09-06-2008, 11:08

The Mk2 has grown on me i have to say!

Think the 1.2 htp's are brilliant little engines and will still pull the car at a decent pace with 4 big guys in!

Espcially when you take into account that its only a 3cyl engine too!!!

But do like the looks etc.

Phil

Johnny50 · 09-06-2008, 12:57

I had one as a hire car and hated it.

Did you pinch the Fabia badge for your vRS though ?

They'd never have noticed.

Skodaboy1983 · 09-06-2008, 13:01

I was so tempted!

Johnny50 · 09-06-2008, 13:02

Wimp.

You should try driving the wee 3cyl Fabia.
That was even worse !

Skodaboy1983 · 09-06-2008, 13:04

I might have to on wednesday for when it goes back in for warrenty work. Have driven the 1.2 in the ibiza not a bad engine.

Johnny50 · 09-06-2008, 13:08

Sounds good..but thats it !

Skodaboy1983 · 09-06-2008, 13:12

If I get one only be driving it for a total of 20 mins ten mins to work and ten mins back!

skodagirl1985 · 09-06-2008, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skodaboy1983

If I get one only be driving it for a total of 20 mins ten mins to work and ten mins back!

Maybe I should come and nick it and give it a good spin after my test.

Pitty I won't have key for it and have go back to work after the test.

Captain Scarlet · 09-06-2008, 20:48

I was once given a 1.2 Mk1 Fabia estate as a courtesy car. With delivery miles on the clock. It was so tight and slow I couldn't wait to get my 1.9tdi 100bhp Fabia back. Mind you the noise of the engine was good, especially at near the red line....lol

Johnny50 · 10-06-2008, 08:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Scarlet

I was once given a 1.2 Mk1 Fabia estate as a courtesy car. With delivery miles on the clock. It was so tight and slow I couldn't wait to get my 1.9tdi 100bhp Fabia back. Mind you the noise of the engine was good, especially at near the red line....lol

Thats the only thing i liked !
Sounded ace !

parsko · 10-06-2008, 10:10

You need to get a phone with a decent camera or a digi cam.......Come on Skodagirl1985 treat him!

Johnny50 · 10-06-2008, 10:12

We've told him this many a time.

But at the same time, we're afraid of how many pics he'll start taking !

Skodaboy1983 · 10-06-2008, 10:17

Well if you want to get me one for a wedding present I would be most delighted!

I have a digital camera in the house somewhere, but just eats the batteries but will see if I can dig it out otherwise I might treat myself once I get paid again!

Johnny50 · 10-06-2008, 10:43

Get some rechargables donut heid.

skodagirl1985 · 10-06-2008, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAArsko

You need to get a phone with a decent camera or a digi cam.......Come on Skodagirl1985 treat him!

I could. I need a new one too mine is broke.

I could treat us both to one. Theres an idea.

Skodaboy1983 · 10-06-2008, 10:45

problem solved we should buy one between us!

skodagirl1985 · 10-06-2008, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skodaboy1983

problem solved we should buy one between us!

Sorted. Lets do it.

People of Briskoda watch this space. For our new digital pictures coming soon.

heresmo · 10-06-2008, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skodaboy1983

Our courtesy car for two hours!

I thought garages cleaned courtesy cars before handing them out again? There seems to be a body sticking out of the boot in this one.

Have you checked your boot now you've got yours back?

Mo

08-06-2008, 09:01	#1
Skodaboy1983 Skoda Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Lothian Posts: 9,818 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS 130 Thanks: 387 Thanked 274 Times in 266 Posts	Introducing Douglas...... Our courtesy car for two hours! While the vRS went it for it's service and MOT on saturday we were given by Skoda a Fabia 2. At first I thought it was a 1.2 as it felt about gutless driving back to my folks and this is how the name came about as we told my mum it was gutless and she thought it was DOUGLAS!!! Only when I looked at the keyring did I notice it was a 1.6!! I will write up a review in the fabia 2 section but myself and Skodagirl1985 fell in love with this car we did not want to hand it back. At first I was not keen on the mark two when we drove it but it grows on you in such a short time. Anyhow I thought it would be cheeky not to stick up a few pics of Douglas, it's a bit dirty but what do you think?? Outside the folks house __________________ 05 Lemon Yellow Fabia vRS, PD160, Green cotton filter, Stripes and B pilar Graphics, Cupra Splitter, Aero Wipers, Rear Number plate surround, silvertec indicators, and led side lights, Forge Strut Brace, Black vRS Alloys, Whiteline ARB!! Soon to come: A wee nip and tuck, fresh look

08-06-2008, 09:08	#2
skodagirl1985 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East Lothian Posts: 1,625 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Vrs 130 Thanks: 46 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... I miss Douglas. Can we get him back?

08-06-2008, 15:55	#3
Duggie Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 395 Members Car: Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI Thanks: 11 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... I am Douglas... I have to say, i still prefer the MK1s looks! You can't beat the first! __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today. Jabbasport rear ARB... (HELL YEAH) Weitec V1 coilovers. Vrs 16' Alloy Wheels. Forge Front Strut Brace. Sidestrips off. Colour coded front grille. Alpine IVA-D105R headunit twinned with a Novex bandpass sub enclosure 2X12 inch subs and a Fusion 1000W amp. Hornet Maxx1 auto alarm.

08-06-2008, 16:08	#4
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newport/Preston Posts: 4,153 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 216 Thanked 139 Times in 123 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... The Mk1 vRS looks better.... but the boggo Mk1's look so much worse than the Mk2 __________________ - Andrew Octavia vRS For Sale / Bosch Rotary Polisher For Sale

08-06-2008, 21:27	#5
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,760 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 372 Times in 360 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... Not a really a looker is he? - afraid to say the Mk2 still hasn't grown on me... Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

08-06-2008, 23:15	#6
skodagirl1985 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East Lothian Posts: 1,625 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Vrs 130 Thanks: 46 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... I didn't like it at first. But after having a wee drive of it Ichanged my mind. I had to remind myself coming up to a roundabout it wasn't a VRS andnot to pull out in a gap that you can in the VRS. I just waited for the roundabout to clear.

09-06-2008, 07:44	#7
Skodaboy1983 Skoda Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Lothian Posts: 9,818 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS 130 Thanks: 387 Thanked 274 Times in 266 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... I'm not sure if it's the colour of the car but it looks a lot smaller at the front and overall it seems smaller, when you get in the inside it feels a lot bigger and you do sit very high up in it compared to the mark 1. __________________ 05 Lemon Yellow Fabia vRS, PD160, Green cotton filter, Stripes and B pilar Graphics, Cupra Splitter, Aero Wipers, Rear Number plate surround, silvertec indicators, and led side lights, Forge Strut Brace, Black vRS Alloys, Whiteline ARB!! Soon to come: A wee nip and tuck, fresh look

09-06-2008, 11:08	#8
philje123 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: York Posts: 2,017 Members Car: Skoda Felicia Laurin & Klement 1.3 Thanks: 62 Thanked 106 Times in 97 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... The Mk2 has grown on me i have to say! Think the 1.2 htp's are brilliant little engines and will still pull the car at a decent pace with 4 big guys in! Espcially when you take into account that its only a 3cyl engine too!!! But do like the looks etc. Phil __________________ 96 Felicia Laurin & Klement 1.3 spi Hatchback called Nelly

09-06-2008, 12:57	#9
Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,472 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 262 Thanked 174 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... I had one as a hire car and hated it. Did you pinch the Fabia badge for your vRS though ? They'd never have noticed.

09-06-2008, 13:01	#10
Skodaboy1983 Skoda Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Lothian Posts: 9,818 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS 130 Thanks: 387 Thanked 274 Times in 266 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... I was so tempted! __________________ 05 Lemon Yellow Fabia vRS, PD160, Green cotton filter, Stripes and B pilar Graphics, Cupra Splitter, Aero Wipers, Rear Number plate surround, silvertec indicators, and led side lights, Forge Strut Brace, Black vRS Alloys, Whiteline ARB!! Soon to come: A wee nip and tuck, fresh look

09-06-2008, 13:02	#11
Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,472 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 262 Thanked 174 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... Wimp. You should try driving the wee 3cyl Fabia. That was even worse !

09-06-2008, 13:04	#12
Skodaboy1983 Skoda Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Lothian Posts: 9,818 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS 130 Thanks: 387 Thanked 274 Times in 266 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... I might have to on wednesday for when it goes back in for warrenty work. Have driven the 1.2 in the ibiza not a bad engine. __________________ 05 Lemon Yellow Fabia vRS, PD160, Green cotton filter, Stripes and B pilar Graphics, Cupra Splitter, Aero Wipers, Rear Number plate surround, silvertec indicators, and led side lights, Forge Strut Brace, Black vRS Alloys, Whiteline ARB!! Soon to come: A wee nip and tuck, fresh look

09-06-2008, 13:08	#13
Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,472 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 262 Thanked 174 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... Sounds good..but thats it !

09-06-2008, 13:12	#14
Skodaboy1983 Skoda Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Lothian Posts: 9,818 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS 130 Thanks: 387 Thanked 274 Times in 266 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... If I get one only be driving it for a total of 20 mins ten mins to work and ten mins back! __________________ 05 Lemon Yellow Fabia vRS, PD160, Green cotton filter, Stripes and B pilar Graphics, Cupra Splitter, Aero Wipers, Rear Number plate surround, silvertec indicators, and led side lights, Forge Strut Brace, Black vRS Alloys, Whiteline ARB!! Soon to come: A wee nip and tuck, fresh look

09-06-2008, 20:48	#16
Captain Scarlet Proud new Dad Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carlisle, Cumbria Posts: 2,874 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDi Thanks: 165 Thanked 160 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... I was once given a 1.2 Mk1 Fabia estate as a courtesy car. With delivery miles on the clock. It was so tight and slow I couldn't wait to get my 1.9tdi 100bhp Fabia back. Mind you the noise of the engine was good, especially at near the red line....lol __________________ Running on the fuel of Satan....

10-06-2008, 10:10	#18
parsko Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 544 Members Car: ............... Thanks: 15 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... You need to get a phone with a decent camera or a digi cam.......Come on Skodagirl1985 treat him! __________________

10-06-2008, 10:12	#19
Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,472 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 262 Thanked 174 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... We've told him this many a time. But at the same time, we're afraid of how many pics he'll start taking !

10-06-2008, 10:17	#20
Skodaboy1983 Skoda Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Lothian Posts: 9,818 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS 130 Thanks: 387 Thanked 274 Times in 266 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... Well if you want to get me one for a wedding present I would be most delighted! I have a digital camera in the house somewhere, but just eats the batteries but will see if I can dig it out otherwise I might treat myself once I get paid again! __________________ 05 Lemon Yellow Fabia vRS, PD160, Green cotton filter, Stripes and B pilar Graphics, Cupra Splitter, Aero Wipers, Rear Number plate surround, silvertec indicators, and led side lights, Forge Strut Brace, Black vRS Alloys, Whiteline ARB!! Soon to come: A wee nip and tuck, fresh look

10-06-2008, 10:43	#21
Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,472 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 262 Thanked 174 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... Get some rechargables donut heid.

10-06-2008, 10:45	#23
Skodaboy1983 Skoda Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Lothian Posts: 9,818 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS 130 Thanks: 387 Thanked 274 Times in 266 Posts	Re: Introducing Douglas...... problem solved we should buy one between us! __________________ 05 Lemon Yellow Fabia vRS, PD160, Green cotton filter, Stripes and B pilar Graphics, Cupra Splitter, Aero Wipers, Rear Number plate surround, silvertec indicators, and led side lights, Forge Strut Brace, Black vRS Alloys, Whiteline ARB!! Soon to come: A wee nip and tuck, fresh look

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