Skoda Fabia 1 Scrappage deal Brand New £5,995.00 saving £2630
I know a lot of people think the scrappage deal is a bit of nonsense but this seems one of the better deals out there. Great little cars from the VW owned Skoda, hold value well and quality is great.
Fabia 1 1.2 6V HTP 60bhp
Exterior
ESP inc. MSR & ASR
Spare steel wheel (full size)
15 Hermes steel wheels (6J x 15" 195/55 R15 85H)
TPM (Tyre Pressure Monitor)
Safety, functionality, comfort
3.5mm aux. socket (for MP3 players etc.)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Remote central locking
Passenger airbag de-activation switch
Rear disc brakes
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Immobiliser
Height adjustable drivers seat
Driver, passenger and side airbags
Electric front windows
Radio Dance 2DIN CD with MP3 and 4 speakers
Split rear seat (60%/40%)
Ticket holder
All Comments (117)
Jump to unread Post a CommentIf you pay extra for metallic paint this is what you will get:
Ignore the fact its an 07, will be exactly the same as the 09 model this deal is for.
Will it make it up a hill?? :oops:
Not votin either way tho.
I just dont think i could drive a car with 60bhp!
Pretty sure the image posted is not what you'd get, what with the spec being steel wheels instead of alloys pictured. Looks alright though to be fair :)
Will it make it up a hill?? :oops:
Not votin either way tho.
I just dont think i could drive a car with 60bhp!
i just bought a 51 plate skoda fabia for a runabout. 70 hp i think. not too bad. the interior quality is the best amongst small cars i must admit.
Will it make it up a hill?? :oops:
Not votin either way tho.
I just dont think i could drive a car with 60bhp!
It's okay in these wee engines, as it's not all about the ponies - they are HTP (high torque performance), but a 1.2 petrol isn't going to be all that torquey (106Nm) anyway! It'd be fine on hills though, even with the modest power. It's a shame you can't get the diesels at these prices.
Changed it for an actual Fabia 1 pic now
I think the spec and engine is perfectly fine for the price, its a run around not a hot hatch.
Skoda Fabia 1
Auto Express Car Reviews
By Oliver Marriage
April 2007
While Skoda's brilliant Octavia hit the headlines for winning our recent Driver Power reliability survey, it was the original Fabia that first set the firm on the comeback trail.
While the new Fabia appears more grown-up, it's not actually that much bigger than the car it replaces.
Not only was it a great supermini (we voted it our Car of the Year in 2000), but it was also a big hit with UK buyers. More than 130,000 have been sold here in the past seven years. So, can the new Fabia prove as successful for the Czech marque by moving the game on another step?
We've already been impressed by the 1.4-litre diesel, which we were first to test in the UK last week. Now we've got our hands on the entry-level 1.2 petrol variant, will we have reason to change our minds?
Not if the styling is anything to go by. No radical thought has gone into the design. But the Roomster-look nose is neat and attractive, and crisp lines hint at a no-nonsense personality.
The most noticeable change from the outgoing car is the introduction of black A and B-pillars. Using a styling touch the firm seems to have borrowed from MINI, the windscreen is given a wraparound appearance and quality feel which the matt plastic mirrors and handles maintain.
While the new Fabia appears more grown-up, it's not actually that much bigger than the car it replaces. It sits on a modified version of the same VW Group platform as before, so the wheelbase remains unchanged, while overall length is up by only 22mm - and it's 4mm narrower. It's not the class's biggest car, but Skoda says no competitor has more interior space.
The 300-litre boot is certainly not matched by any rival, while there is plenty of space for at least two occupants in the rear. Equally pleasing is the driving environment, with good seat and steering column adjustment to ensure comfort at the wheel, even if the chairs lack side support.
What really sets the Skoda apart, though, is the quality of its construction. Higher-spec 2 and 3 models get soft-touch dash plastics, yet this basic 1 version still feels tough. Add the generous amount of cabin space, plus thoughtful dashboard design, and it's hard to believe that this car is on sale for less than £8,000.
And this is before you get to the driving experience. Delivering a mere 59bhp, the new all-aluminium High Torque Performance (HTP) engine isn't the last word in horsepower, but the three-cylinder unit is characterful.
It's also remarkably free from vibra-tion and, while not that quiet, has a slick-shifting five-speed manual gearbox. On the road, the Fabia is solid and capable, with fine motorway manners and decent suspension control. However, the Skoda doesn't offer the sense of excitement or fun of class leaders, so it never really comes alive.
Yet this is a small drawback in a car which is otherwise very competitive and great value. After the success of the Octavia in our Driver Power survey, Skoda's new Fabia is proof that despite the competitive price, drivers don't need to compromise on quality.
I think the spec and engine is perfectly fine for the price, its a run around not a hot hatch.
Exactly! It's got a better spec than others around the same price for sure. It doesn't mention aircon though ... is this an option perchance?
Well spotted! Skoda = Volkswagen owned (of course), and despite the stigma, it's a better car than people are willing to admit.
Aircon at that price - haha no chance. It would be an optional extra along with metallic paint and floor mats.
£500 option
The Hyundai i10 has it for less.
edit: but the inclusion of MP3, ESP, aux, rear discs is loopy considering the costs compared to aircon - cracking specs for a small car!
edit: but the inclusion of MP3, ESP, aux, rear discs is loopy considering the costs compared to aircon - cracking specs for a small car!
All Hyundais have Aircon I think, but the i10 is next class down from this I think (city car VW FOX etc), smaller. The fabia is basd on the VW Polo (supermini, I guess hyundai i20)
Correct, not really fair to compare the i10 to this car.
I know, but I was merely pointing out that 'budget' smaller classes may have it as standard. I'd never compare a Hyundai to anything made by Europe anyway :lol:
Only kidding. :thumbsup: