Black 2005 Fabia vRS. Maxidot display, Leathers, Xenons.

[TimVRS12]

Car Fabia vRS, 1.9 TDi. 

Colour Black

Year 2005/05 plate

Mileage 104,800 (driven daily so ill rise)

Tax End of Nov 2014

MOT Oct 2014

Service major service 6k/6 months ago

Location Bristol/South Wales

Optional Extras Maxidot Display, Sat Nav double DIN, Xenon headlights

 

You'll struggle to find better looked after, non-show car. I bought this Oct 2011 and have replenished pretty much every aspect, restoring cosmetics, fixing mechanics and only adding modifications that should have been there in the first place.

 

The car has the above specification, plus full service history (Skoda stamped up to my ownership, then all work carried out by myself or qualified audi/seat mechanic friend).

 

From my knowledge the number of Fabias with the maxidot sat nav option fitted are in the single figures. Add to that the factory fit xenon headlamps and full leather interior, it's a pretty rare car!

 

The car comes with a logbook I made, including documentation of pretty much every receipt and bit of work spent on the car. Alongside each receipt I've added a description of the work carried out. You can view the build thread of the car here. 

 

Further more, I started a Fuelly account for the car at the time of purchase, which documents every fuel fill up I've ever made. I'll hand over the account details so you can carry it on yourself. This includes stats on genuine MPG figures, price of fuel, annual fuel costs, distance travelled etc.. I only ever fuel the car with full fill ups.

 

It goes without saying that this car has been exceptionally well looked after. The engine is always given the chance to heat up and cool down on journeys to ensure the longevity of the turbo. I never tailgate to avoid excessive stone chips and the car is always parked in the quietest areas of car parks to avoid excessive dings (much to my girlfriend's dismay!) 

 

Modifications in a nutshell (full list below), it's had colour coding to all necessary external parts, lowered on coilovers and mint condition OEM wheels finished in shadow chrome. The engine is remapped by Shark Performance. Interior I've had the seats and doorcards trimmed in leather by Seat Surgeons, all green double stitching with quilted and perforated inserts. Various interior parts have also been professionally painted piano black. Audio includes the OEM double DIN, Hertz HE4 amp, Alpine Type G component speakers and sound proofed doors and boot. All audio is properly installed and hidden for original appearance.

 

Full list of modifications

 

Exterior

Colour coded numberplate surround

Colour coded front grill

Colour coded door handles

Side strips removed

Leon Cupra R front splitter

LED sidelights

LED foglights

LED numberplate lights

Chrome indicator bulbs

Aero front wiper

Rear Polo 9N wiper and aero blade

Coming Home light kit fitted. (side and foglights come up automatically when dark and car is unlocked)

Shadow Chrome OEM wheels

 

Mechanical

Shark Performance Remap (around 170-175BHP)

AP coilovers

Cupra solid bushes

Powerflex front bushes

 

Interior

Seat Surgeons leather seats

Seat Surgeons leather doorcards

Seat Surgeons leather arm rest

Fabia mk2 arm rest

Piano black vent surrounds

Piano black door handle surrounds

Piano black gear stick surround

LED interior lights

LED glovebox light

LED bootlight 

Metal vRS footrest

Parrot Bluetooth handsfree

 

Sound

Hertz HE4 4-channel amp

Alpine Type G front component speakers

Soundproofed front doors

Soundproofed tailgate

Soundproofed boot

'Fake floor' cover for amp finished in OEM carpet (sits in rear offside footwell)

Cabling for sub plumbed in

 

Condition

 

Paintwork

The condition of the paintwork is fantastic for its age.

 

I spent 16-17th June 2014 doing a full detail on the car ready for sale. This included a full machine cut polish, clay, glaze, wax.

 

In September 2013 I had the front and rear bumpers resprayed to bring them back up to new condition.

 

As expected with a car this age and mileage, there are some cosmetic scratches and chips, I can be specific upon enquiry, but generally nothing to worry about. 

 

Interior

I've spent a lot of time replacing various plastic panels to replace scratched ones etc.. I haven't yet found a suitable replacement to the glovebox, so that does have a few scratches on it.

 

Leathers look pretty much as new as the day they were fitted. I perform an acrobatic manoeuvre every time I get in the car to ensure no excessive wear is carried out on the bolsters!

 

The boot latch on occasion is problematic to open, a little downward pressure as you open it always solves this. I'll try and get this fixed prior to sale. Doesn't happen enough for me to be concerned with it previously.

 

Engine

The engine runs perfectly. All fluids and filters were changed in Dec 2013.

In Jan 2014 I had the battery, cambelt, tensioners and waterpump changed, also told mechanic to change whatever was necessary to ensure it was running 100%. He replaced all boost clips, boost pipe, radiator (small coolant leak by plug) and rocker cover gasket.

 

I had the remap done in June 2012, it adds a nice smooth improvement to the performance. From this point, under heavy load only (full car of people going up hills) the clutch sometimes felt like it was slipping. I instantly bought a OEM Sachs clutch kit to replace it, but was advised to wait until it got worse before replacing as the problem is so seldom. Since that day, it hasn't gotten any worse, so I've never had it replaced. I will include this new clutch kit in the sale.

 

Wheels

The alloy wheels are in perfect condition. I took them off the car for the winter, and were stored in a cool dry place. They will go back on for sale (just awaiting tyres). Further more on tyres, it needs 4 new ones. I've had a full set of cost effective tyres priced up fitted for £160. At the buyers consent I will go ahead and have these fitted prior to sale. Alternatively I will offer you this as cashback and you can fit whatever tyres you want. The car is currently sitting on steels which aren't included in the sale.

 

Pictures

Taken last September but looks exactly the same now

 

Seats at the time of fitting

 

 

Amp hidden in offside rear footwell

 

Factory fit double DIN sat nav unit

 

Price

It's well documented online that a stock car of this year and mileage will cost around £3000. However the xenon headlamps, maxidot display and leathers alone exceed the value of that base price, so I am offering the car for £4200 with new budget tyres and spare clutch kit.

 

I'm located in Bristol but all my family live in South Wales, so either locations for a viewing is possible.

 

I'm currently looking to replace this with a VAG diesel estate. Ideally pre-face lift Octavia vRS TDi or A4 Avant S-line TDi. So a deal for cars of this spec warmly welcomed!

 

Tim - 07917062133

[rover220]

Great looking car. Any pics of the maxidot?

[DanGum]

Cracking car, I remembered your original thread and didn't even realise the Fabia ever had these optional extras!

It Won't hang around for long!

[pee81]

Those seats look amazing,I'd love them in mine

[TimVRS12]

Great looking car. Any pics of the maxidot?

 

Sure.

 

Tells you which door is open (inc boot)

 

Here's the menu:

 

It talks to the Sat Nav and gives you directions on the dash, as well as radio/cd info:

 

And in trip mode, will show you music info plus temperature, plus whatever trip you choose in centre:

 

Clock stays on rev dial at all times, which I believe is where the standard trip computer displays?

[Mr Ree]

Was maxidot ever an option on the Fabia then, or have you somehow retro fitted it? 

 

I'd love that on mine.

 

Very nice looking vRS that.

[redcupraboy]

Some nice extras and love your seats too, GLWTS

[Mr Ree]

" I perform an acrobatic manoeuvre every time I get in the car to ensure no excessive wear is carried out on the bolsters!"

 

So it's NOT just me then?   

 

Must admit, my leathers are really nice, but yours are even better.

The quilting and green cross stitching really sets them off BIG time.

 

Where's that sound and sat nav system from/off?

 

Not usually very keen on modded cars, but I'll make an exception with yours. 

Edited 27 June, 2014 by Mr Ree

[TimVRS12]

The satnav was a factory option from new, no retro fit here! It cost around £1800 with the maxidot display, so very rare on the fabia (literally only know of 2 other cars with it)

[Mr Ree]

The satnav was a factory option from new, no retro fit here! It cost around £1800 with the maxidot display, so very rare on the fabia (literally only know of 2 other cars with it)

Well I never knew that.

Don't suppose the original options are available anywhere now for retro fitting?

 

Liking the piano black air vent surrounds too btw.

[TimVRS12]

Deposit taken

[vRS Joe]

Stunning car and a very realistic price. Not surprised you've found a buyer so soon at all!

[Mr Ree]

No shocks there then.

Priced reasonably from the start.

 

What's next?

Edited 28 June, 2014 by Mr Ree

[TimVRS12]

Maybe I should have listed it for more! :P

 

A4 Avant TDi S Line is top of the list at the moment, currently trawling though ads trying to find a decent one.

 

Other options are Diesel Estate Passat Sport and Octavia vRS.  

[vRS Joe]

Dp

[OctaBen]

I think the price was very good, definitely shouldn't have asked more :-p

[Jay29]

if only this was being sold a few months ago when I was picking up mine! I would have snapped this up in a heartbeat! whoever gets this is v lucky

[fabianski47vrs]

Awesome looking car n especially loving them leathers with the green trim.

These look that the same seats on the seat surgeons demo vid on youtube. Wouldn't be surprised if they are the exact ones [emoji108]

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[Edition no.295]

If I had seen this, or if it was for sale when I was looking to buy one, I'd have bought this instead of my special edition and saved myself £2400. This car is brilliant.

[dlb vrs]

If I had the lottery numbers I could have won

[mickvrs]

Hi ppl , you say tim that you know of only two others with these extras, Ive got one of them pal, with no zenons, but with heated leather, parking sensors all the rest sep 2005 full skoda history with every receipt from dealer 94 k and in daily use, a real wee rare , totally original as standard not messed with, drove a standard for 7 years, have this one not long, black as well, mite change her after Christmas, glad I seen your post bud, knew it was rare, but I did,nt think it was that rare till I seen your post, lovely car you had, mick

Edited 12 December, 2014 by mickvrs

[TimVRS12]

Hi ppl , you say tim that you know of only two others with these extras, Ive got one of them pal, with no zenons, but with heated leather, parking sensors all the rest sep 2005 full skoda history with every receipt from dealer 94 k and in daily use, a real wee rare , totally original as standard not messed with, drove a standard for 7 years, have this one not long, black as well, mite change her after Christmas, glad I seen your post bud, knew it was rare, but I did,nt think it was that rare till I seen your post, lovely car you had, mick

 

Lovely indeed, hands down best car I've owned! still miss it now.

 

My A4 Avant 170 suits my lifestyle much better now, but not half as fun or pretty 

[mickvrs]

Tim bud wher did you get the info on how many with that spec, another 2 including yours you say, cheers mick

Edited 12 December, 2014 by mickvrs

[TimVRS12]

It's not an official figure, just a reference to the amount of cars I've seen pass through these forums with it fitted.

[mickvrs]

No probs tim , thanks bud