Skoda Fabia vRS (2003 - 2007) 1.9 TDI PD (130bhp) 5d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I value performance and practicality over a posh badge.

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

They all like it, There all shocked at how fast it is.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, because it's the best car for someone who wants a fast car but yet cheap to run and practical.

What are you likely to buy next?

Later edition fabia vrs, Octavia vrs or a focus ST.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,991

When did you buy the car?

January 2015

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, it's good value for the smile it puts on my face every time I drive it.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted something reliable and cheap to run but still fun to drive and this ticked all the boxes plus I had heard good things about them, they couldn't have been more right!

What was the dealer like?

Very friendly, give me fantastic finance options, offered a drink during sale and wasn't to pushy.

What's it like to drive?

Awesome. Very easy to drive in town , light steering, light pedals, light gearbox and will happy sit at 70 on a motorway but when the mood takes you (country road) it's got great power, pulls no matter what gear your in, steering and gearbox though very light have fantastic feedback and it sticks too the road like it's on rails.

What's it like to park?

Absolute doddle.

Have you had any problems with the car?

N/S driveshift (wear and tear). Nothing major though.

What's most practical about your car?

Gigantic boot for such a small car, 5 doors and electric mirrors/windows.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Sports seats (very supportive on long journey and grip you in the seat when driving fast) Door sills with VRS wrote on. 6 Speed gearbox (fantastic for economy).