2002 Skoda Fabia Silverline 1.4 Mpi

Summary:

Better than almost everything else unless you pay over the odds!

Faults:

I have encountered occasional creaking from behind the dashboard, usually when the heater is hot. I have had this back to the dealer on over 4 occasions, but they seem reluctant either to find the fault or acknowledge it exists. I have now grown used to it, but I am intent on getting it cured finally on the first service.

Only other faults are small rattles/squeaks, but are really quite negligible.

General Comments:

I have previously owned 5 Skoda's and had a Fabia Elegance when the Fabia was launched, which I loved dearly. I downgraded to this Silverline which is effectively a dressed up Classis, but there has been no real loss of quality, ride or comfort from the much, much more expensive Elegance. I have had a few rattles/creaks which I did not have in the first car, however, I know these are really only minor trim irritations and I can wait for the main service to get them sorted. Despite this, it is near silent when compared to a Fiesta or the dreadful corsa and punto in which earmuffs are recommended.

Despite being in Classic trim, the interior is not as unwelcoming as you might think, and it has been lifted with leather detailing and chrome.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd January, 2003

6th Feb 2006, 16:06

I have just acquired a Skoda Silverline and so far I have been very happy with it. The only niggling faults I have found so far is a small oil leak and the fog light switch has buried itself into the dashboard. It is certainly running well and appears very economical as was expected.

20th Jul 2007, 14:01

Have had a Silverline 1.4 for 18 months. In that time the only problems were the rear wash wipe solved by ordering a part from Skoda costing £5-00. The front suspension bush went too which was not cheap. The quality of the car is superb and is better than other supermins that I can think of.

My sister in law is thinking of getting one and the owner told me that he has three in his driveway and all are of good quality. Like me he is a Skoda convert having had VWs in the past which were more expensive to service etc.

2002 Skoda Fabia Estate (Elegance) 2.0

Summary:

Good value, high quality, fun to drive

Faults:

Noisy power steering pump, but dealer replaced.

One minor interior body rattle.

General Comments:

Excellent value - full electrics, a/c and on board computer etc.

Very nice to drive - quiet, powerful, fast and good steering.

Small estate, but good load carrying area especially with back seats folded.

Good feel of quality - and not a bad looker too.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th September, 2002

2002 Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.4 16v

Summary:

A very nice car, and amazing value

Faults:

The coolant leaked slowly soon after I received the car. But the dealer found the problem. (Replaced and sealed up the ring clamps)

Since then the car's been perfect.

General Comments:

The road holding is exceptional. My previous car was a Toyota Corolla and the Fabia feels like a racing car in comparison.

The extra features like full electric windows and A/C on the Elegance are great value too.

I happen to be a disabled driver. The automatic transmission is 4-speed... this is also great.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th May, 2002