v1xz
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Jun 26, 2013 22:17:38 GMT
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Just a general question to the mass as too what they would prefer as there everyday car?
I have been running my Matiz (Julie) for the last 12 months with no problems. Cambelt changed, oil changed, brakes changed. 59k, near full history.
Just completed a sale on eBay for a 2001 1.4 Skoda Fabia Classic (Sarah). Awaiting collection! 123k, T&T (long) slight rattle sound from engine (hoping its just the chain that needs a service)
Read a bit about the common faults on Fabia, thermostat, head gasket, window regulators. Which don't faze me.
We don't use the car much as I cycle and wife only uses it to collect kids from mosque. But the thought of letting Julie go makes me realise how good she is and will Sarah be the same.
What would you do?
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1998 Merc E240 1997 BMW 728i 1998 VW Passat 2000 Kangoo 1999 Transit LWB 1999 Matiz SE 2001 Clio 1998 Golf GTi 1996 Ford Luton.... Retired.... Want a Motorbike... Got one... Yamaha WR125X... Missed RR sooo much... 1983 Porsche 944 1997 Celica 2000 Clio 1993 MR2 1992 MR2T 1989 325i Touring
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fred
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Better the devil you know as they say
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
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We've got a 2005 1.4 Fabia Classic diesel and it's a great car so that get's my vote. In 3 years only problem has been battery, tyres, one coolant hose, bulbs and rear brakes. One of the best car's we've ever had and only regret it it's not an estate as the extra room would be useful (so I could get my mobility buggy in the back). Wife now says she only wants Skoda's.
Paul h
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Jun 27, 2013 13:45:56 GMT
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How old are the children? My memory of a Matiz as a hire car vs a 2002 Fabia my mate has, is the Fabia is noticably bigger. Will that be an issue as they grow/want "dad's taxi" service for their mates?
Do either of the cars hit a sweet spot for insurance or tax?
Is there any chance of running the two 'side by side' for a month just to let you see which you really prefer?
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v1xz
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Jun 27, 2013 17:50:39 GMT
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Kids are:
Boy 6 Girl 4 Boy 3
Still got a few years on the 'dads taxi' statue.
Can't run both cars as multiple insurance is out of the question.
I've just rung my insurance company and the Fabia is cheaper, I get a £22.94 refund on the annual price I paid, wow! The reason I bought Julie is because I thought she would be cheaper but it's come to light that I was wrong!!!! But she has been a damn reliable motor.
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1998 Merc E240 1997 BMW 728i 1998 VW Passat 2000 Kangoo 1999 Transit LWB 1999 Matiz SE 2001 Clio 1998 Golf GTi 1996 Ford Luton.... Retired.... Want a Motorbike... Got one... Yamaha WR125X... Missed RR sooo much... 1983 Porsche 944 1997 Celica 2000 Clio 1993 MR2 1992 MR2T 1989 325i Touring
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Jun 28, 2013 13:08:58 GMT
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Sounds like the decision is made!
I guess the other thing to consider is how easy is it to work on them (assuming you're doing DIY)? Was this model of Fabia the Polo based one? If so should be easy to find Skoda/VW/Seat bits and probably more common in breakers.
What about the Matiz? Does that share its platform with any other vehicles?
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Jun 28, 2013 14:00:56 GMT
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Fabia parts easy and cheap to source. Also everything on ours (1.4 TDi) also easy to work on. I'm obviously biased but reckon build quality will be far superior to the Matiz.
Paul H
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v1xz
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Jun 28, 2013 21:40:19 GMT
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Yep decision made, thanks guys.
Julie's in sale section.
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1998 Merc E240 1997 BMW 728i 1998 VW Passat 2000 Kangoo 1999 Transit LWB 1999 Matiz SE 2001 Clio 1998 Golf GTi 1996 Ford Luton.... Retired.... Want a Motorbike... Got one... Yamaha WR125X... Missed RR sooo much... 1983 Porsche 944 1997 Celica 2000 Clio 1993 MR2 1992 MR2T 1989 325i Touring
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the Fabia 1.4 is an 8v lump...meant to be pretty strong and not bad power wise
iv run skodas over the past 10 years from an Estelle 120L5 and a rapid 135....favorits and Felicias and the last was an Octavia 1.6 glxi....never had a problem with any
remember the fabia isn't strictly a skoda...its from the VW age
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Jul 27, 2013 14:21:37 GMT
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the Fabia 1.4 is an 8v lump...meant to be pretty strong and not bad power wise not necessarily, my 1.4 skoda fabia estate is a 16v!!  |
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Jul 27, 2013 17:57:52 GMT
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the Fabia 1.4 is an 8v lump...meant to be pretty strong and not bad power wise not necessarily, my 1.4 skoda fabia estate is a 16v!! what year is yours? |
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Jul 27, 2013 20:09:46 GMT
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I do like a good Skud missile, back when the Fabia was introduced I nearly sticthed myself up on a big finance deal but I couldn't bring myself to it as the one I longed for was never going to be an option I wanted the 20V Turbo engine in the VRS but they dealt with the devil and made it derv  I've had many Skoda's over the years and my first was an orange Rapid followed by a Favourit and a Felica, I will own an Octavia VRS at some point thou. |
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Some days you just need to take a grinder to an inanimate object, just to make your day a tiny bit better!!
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Jul 28, 2013 18:16:56 GMT
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the mk1 octy looks better than the mk2
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