2003 Skoda Fabia vRS from UK and Ireland - Comments

3rd Dec 2003, 03:14

"A high performance bargain!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Nail in tyre after 3 days :- (

(They are 16" 205x45!!)

General comments?

Considering the same engine is in the VW Passat and even the Audi A6 consider what it does in this chassis! Very quick 9.6s 0-60 is claimed by Skoda, but its easily around 8.4s and the economy is amazing. I regularly get 52mpg on a very short 12 mile drive. Overall I can't find any bad points even the price makes me smile. A billy bargain in a world of car sharks.


8th Dec 2003, 15:47

A brilliant choice. This must be such a satisfying car. We have a Fabia 1.9 TDI Estate with 100 bhp and even that completely surprises a lot of people. Several BMW and Jaguar owners have looked stunned when the little Fabia leaves them in the dust! All this and 55 mpg too.

I would love Skoda to fit your 130 bhp version of this engine in an estate model Fabia. Now that would be THE Q-car!

Our enthusiasm for Fabia TDIs has rubbed off on friends. A neighbour now has one and a friend is about to place an order. Perhaps people have finally had enough of over-rated, over-priced, pretentious premium cars.


4th Feb 2004, 18:23

Having owned Subaru Turbo!, Mercs & 5 Series... honestly say that the VRS IS Fab, especially with its low running costs and modest looks.Basically, enough to detract any car thief! A brilliant package & no joke!

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