Skoda Fabia Hatchback (2000 - 2007) 1.2 12V Ambiente (64bhp) 5d (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

i'm a sensible guy but can't afford an audi.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

my parents love it,my brother has owned 3 fabia's. my mates take the mick still,even 1 has a renault he takes the mick.

Would you buy this car again and why?

the new fabia no,it look's awful inside and out.

What are you likely to buy next?

there's an hyundai garage just down the road and the new getz (i20) is out soon and come's with a 5 year warrenty.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£9,600

When did you buy the car?

September 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

i couldn't afford paying over 3 years so did they did me a deal for 3 and a half years.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

i bought this after owing a 2000 1.4 fabia.it was my birthday so i thought i would buy my first brand new car.

What was the dealer like?

ok until the day i picked my car up.got 2 phone call's in the morning first saying the alarm wasn't fitted but would be done a week later and then 3 hours before i picked the car up saying the alloys i ordered wasn't fitted but would arrive the next day.so i drove away with boring whheels.

What's it like to drive?

smooth and quiet.steering is great.

What's it like to park?

easy peasy

Have you had any problems with the car?

the alarm that got fitted took 2 days to get put in. 2 months after buying it i knocked a power drill on to the front bonnet.i was upset a little. all above stupid humans fault not the car.

What's most practical about your car?

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

air con and the alloys