Any Fabia vRS owners?

I have a Fabia VRs, since new on a 04 plate, 57,000 miles. It's been perfect in that time, I'd certainly recommend one.
 
MikeHiow said:
That isn't it at all, but any 10 year old car will be worn in places that just aren't economical to address. Things like bushes, suspension, ball joints etc.
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What on earth?

I might agree if this was a £100 Citroen AX or something but really? A 10 year old car with plenty of value and life left in it? I doubt it'll cost £7,500 to replace some suspension bushes. Getting rid of it because you might have to spend a couple of hundred quid on it is silly. My "10 year old car" has needed two new ARB drop links (a suspension component) so far. They costed about £20 each.
 
I'm certain a 1.6 Zetec will fall into your budget soon, that's about as interesting as you need before making compromises on age/mileage surely?
 
Howard said:
What on earth?

I might agree if this was a £100 Citroen AX or something but really? A 10 year old car with plenty of value and life left in it? I doubt it'll cost £7,500 to replace some suspension bushes. Getting rid of it because you might have to spend a couple of hundred quid on it is silly. My "10 year old car" has needed two new ARB drop links (a suspension component) so far. They costed about £20 each.
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Sure, I can go around the car, spend 20+ hours and £200 changing every single bush, spend another 2 hours and £200 changing the shocks, £100 and another 2 hours doing wishbones - and end up with a car that still has niggles, and is worth exactly what it was before I bought it.

Its very difficult to get an old car 'tight' again - I'm not in the habit of making a Mondeo mint, I just want to buy something that is better to begin with.
 
So why did you buy it in the first place! I am sure I remember you being told what cheap cars are you like but you insisted you knew better. Like you doubtless will this time when we point out how silly it is spending 7.5k on a 4 year old diesel city car to do less than 10k a year in just so it feels fresh. Nothing fresh about The first gen fabia!
 
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They seem to be doing well in terms of depreciation but I wouldnt pay that kind of money for a six year old Skoda with what is essentially an old VAG engine, you can get a car with the same engine for much less
 
[TW]Fox;16772524 said:
So why did you buy it in the first place!
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Its a decent car, it drives well, is in decent condition and it ticked all the boxes.

That said, I can see it for what it is - I know its a nearly 10 year old car and I understand that it isn't going to be perfect - but it winds the other half up something rotten, who had assumed that something a similar age to her Yaris (which was an exceptionally good example) would be just as 'tight'.

I guess its my own fault for putting up a motive behind my questions. But it also isn't the only motive - It would certainly help me bring myself to selling the ST and replacing it with something older but more fun - as I think a 'daily drive' should be the nicer, tighter, more comfortable car - a weekend car can be quirky, its part of its character I guess.
 
Thought you were saving money for a house/baby?

Tell her to deal with it. FWIW my Fiesta is 12 and drives 'tight' so I'm sure a bit of attention should get the Mondeo sorted.
 
were they really still selling the 1.9 pd in 2007?!

i could think of a lot of things id rather get for £7.5k, esp something with a more modern engine
 
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Janesy B said:
Tell her to deal with it. FWIW my Fiesta is 12 and drives 'tight' so I'm sure a bit of attention should get the Mondeo sorted.
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It doesn't, you just think it does. I know what if means I am just surprised he dismissed it when buying. That said a fabia is not the answer.
 
Compared to a new car, of course not. That said, there's no play in the steering and everything in generally in order, it's more than acceptable for day to day use. Unless you've driven my car without me knowing?
 
Janesy B said:
Unless you've driven my car without me knowing?
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Theres a few people on here that are able to drive your car through the power of the internets, they can tell what condition its in and they can also see how you drive and make comments on your driving! I want this "internets sight" but I think its post count related :(
 
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I bought a Fabia vRS in January, 50k miles for £5,900. It's well put together, no squeaks or rattles and uses nice materials on the inside. Had mine remapped which really brings it to life, but you have to keep in mine it's still a 4 pot diesel so don't set your expectations too high. Handling is a bit uncomposed as standard but a few mods sorts it right out.

Economy is good on long journeys but obviously you have to factor in the higher maintenance costs of diesels to work out if your mileage makes a diesel worth it.

Overall I would definitely recommend the Fabia vRS, just don't go expecting it to be anything like a nice revvy petrol to drive. It feels quick due to the hit of torque but even remapped it would struggle to keep up with a Clio 172 on the straights, and would be left behind in the twistys.
 
Gaverick said:
uses nice materials on the inside
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Ergh, the Fabia vRS is a lot of things but sadly, the interior isn't exactly a nice place to be. The seats are comfy enough but the rest of it is just plastic.

It's not even half-nice plastic like the Mk.2 Leon either. :p
 
Relentless81 said:
Theres a few people on here that are able to drive your car through the power of the internets, they can tell what condition its in and they can also see how you drive and make comments on your driving! I want this "internets sight" but I think its post count related :(
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Oh do get real, we dont need to drive his specific car to know that a 13 year old Ford Fiesta does not feel 'tight'.
 
How tight does your BMW drive?

If you've got the coin to spend on swapping the components which make things feel "tight" then theres no reason an old car can't drive pretty well for it's age. Granted it's never gonna be as new but I've driven some old cars which drive cracking and feel really together. And then of course same make/model cars which drive tripe.

Sometimes it's luck of the draw and sometimes it's down to maintenance.
 
Looks like a dog, drives like a typical VAG car, isn't exactly quick, has an old noisy unrefined engine under the bonnet.
Why do you want to pay £7.5k for this?
If you want something 'fresh' why not trade the Yaris in and go buy a new Hyundai i30 or something.
 
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