Skoda Fabia vRS (2003 - 2007) 1.9 TDI PD (130bhp) 5d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, because it is a seriously competent small car
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably something a bit bigger as I now have kids.
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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?
£4,400
When did you buy the car?
November 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
A reasonable deal - I needed to trade in my existing car which is why I bought from a dealer.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Backstreet type - straightforward to deal with.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It's fairly quick and surefooted. It feels faster than it is. There's not much body roll, but as a result the ride is a bit hard. There isn't much feedback through the steering.
What's it like to park?
Easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The fan stopped working on all but setting 4 - fixed with a resistor pack for £30.
What's most practical about your car?
It gives 55-65mph on my commute
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Air con is really nice on occasion.
