2001 Skoda Fabia Classic review from UK and Ireland
"Good overall car - probably would go for a Golf / Fabia 1.9 Tdi next time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The seats in the Fabia are extremely uncomfortable, resulting in bad backs even on short journey's.
The temperature gauge constantly alters its reading. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. And when it doesn't work - the car doesn't seem to warm up at all. Been back to the garage, replaced once, worked for a short while, but now is playing up again.
When using the locking facility from inside, rear door re opens itself so you have to manually push the the button down from inside - not serious, but just annoying.
General comments?
The 8V 1.4 petrol very sluggish and not very economical - would definitely recommend a diesel - and will be going back to a diesel next time around!
The 1.4 8v also has narrow tires, which limits its handling capabilities - can feel a little like a bowl of jelly around corners! - yet the 1.4 16v has better wider tires - is there really that much difference between the two engines to warrant putting different tires on them!?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 306 |
| Date of Entry | 4th November, 2007 |