Skoda Fabia Estate (2001 - 2007) 1.4 TDI PD Classic (70 bhp) 5d (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I buy a car to get me reliability/cheaply from A to B.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
We have since bought a further Fabia.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, apart from gearbox has been economical/reliable transport.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another later model Skoda Fabia TDI.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,700
When did you buy the car?
November 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Cheap for age/mileage, but had to travel to Southampton from Manchester.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Price
What was the dealer like?
N/A
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Nice and relaxed due to broad torque spread.
What's it like to park?
Simple care of aftermarket rear parking sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Gearbox/clutch at 155K miles.
What's most practical about your car?
Plenty of room in an supermini sized estate.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control.
