Skoda Fabia Hatchback (2000 - 2007) 1.2 12V Silverline 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I don't have enough money to insure a bigger/faster car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Mum loves it, other family sick of hearing about electrical problems.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - electrical problems and no fun to drive.
What are you likely to buy next?
Any Toyota.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,300
When did you buy the car?
January 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got a good finance deal, low interest rates, car had a very low mileage and no immediate problems.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly and helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Quite boring, suspension very soft, terrible on hills and acceleration poor, if you change to 4th too early it loses a lot of power.
What's it like to park?
No problems, good turning circle, good visibility.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Electrical problems - fan, lights, power steering, various sensors, central locking. Front suspension bushes replaced shortly after buying, need doing again after 2 years (apparently common problem?).
What's most practical about your car?
Cheap to tax and insure.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
CD Player.
