2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 1.4 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Good overall car - probably would go for a Golf / Fabia 1.9 Tdi next time
Faults:
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!?
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 4th November, 2007
26th Oct 2013, 07:29
I'm not sure comments about the comfort level of seats are ever helpful, because it's a subjective factor. My Fabia is very comfortable to me, and even stopped the backache I used to get from driving an Astra. I wouldn't say it'd be the same for everyone though.