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Next year I am looking to change my 1.2 TSI fabia for either an octavia or leon mk3. When looking there are far more diesels available to buy used than the petrols. The problem is I only do around 8k miles per year, this is mainly b roads and some in town. Is it completely out of the question that I go for a diesel due to this? I used to have a mk2 leon which often had to regen but perhaps the newer ones are less prone to this?

Looking for recommendations guys... I currently have a 1.2 tsi fabia monte carlo 2013 (mk2), with low mileage and touch wood has been very economincal and reliable so far. Next year my PCP is due for renewal and I am paying £145 a month, that included 2 years servicing, MOT and warranty for 12 months. The problame is I really want something more exciting but still practical as I have children. My last car was a leon fr tdi, mapped up to around 205bhp, before that I had a mini clubman cooper s (forgive me lol), again running around 200bhp. I dont do many miles (7000) so I think I will look for petrol again. So what would you recommend, bearing in mind I dont want to pay more than say £160 a month. I was contemplating getting something like an octavia mk2 vrs tfsi or even a leon mk2 fr tfsi. Budget would only be around £6000 though. If I take out another car on pcp it would be a budget of around £9,000, although its more, newer cars even at 3 or 4 years old are still expensive.

Looks very nice, if you dont mind me asking what reg is it and how much are you looking for?

I currently own a mk2 Fabia monte tsi 1.2. Whilst I like the car, I miss the power of my previous car/s and refinement. I was considering a Leon or Octavia and made up my mind on the Octavia, in VRS guise. I would appreciate some advice on the following: 1) Which would be better for me? (I will only do around 8000 miles per year and this is mainly short commutes, I am presuming TSI) 2) Is the facelift version much better, is it worth paying more for one than pre? 3) Do they come with touch screen media? 4) What is the real world mpg for a TSI?

I know what you mean, I went from having a Leon with circa 205 bhp to a monte carlo 1.2 tsi and it's a blast to drive. They certainly dont feel like a 1.2, I did a few 0-60 tests and it was around 8 seconds (tuning box fitted).

Looking at the picture it is a very small area and you can get specialists to effectively repair them using spray. I am suprised dealer is fixing it, thumbs up that they are though.

Welcome, I'm near skipton

Fair play I'm 33 and have already hung up my boy racer days already, kids took priority

By any chance was it was a 13 or 63 plate silver unmarked BMW that pulled you? Instead of a hybrid why not get another fabia but just more frugal?

I have a bluespark on my 1.2 tsi 105 and did a 0-60 run yesterday, of the 3 attempts I managed to get it best at 8.1 seconds, not bad really at all.

My missus got her 15 plate one about 2 months ago, they are definately quick for a 1.2. Its a pleasure to drive. That said my 13 plate 105 1.2 tsi isnt bad either

Talking of sell outs: Metallica - infamous Load & Re-load anyone?

I didnt think it was good, it should have gone a different direction, although whatever direction it would be blasted as too many people hate Chris Evans, it will get better with time I expect. When "new" TG started in around 2003, the presenters had no chemistry, it had awful production and an embarrasingly small live audience. It wasnt for a few series that it became the show we grew to love, or hate in some cases. If you cant remember look on youtube, you might be shocked. James May wasnt even in it then, it had Jason Dawes.

They said arb bushes were worn, so are sorting it through warranty

I've noticed with the window down on the passenger side there is a noise on uneven roads, the best way to describe it is like a strut letting out air. Got my mot so hoping someone could help me identify what it is so I can mention it to the dealer (under warranty)

Thanks for the replies guys. I will try a pair, they are £14 at my local auto parts store and managed to get dealer to fit them for me tomorrow whilst MOT is done.

I have been reading up on here about upgrading the standard monte carlo h7 bulbs for something like the Osram Nightbreakers. Is it actually worth doing as there seemed to be mixed reviews, with some people saying they arent any different than standard. Also there is a thread with pictures of how to change the bulbs although the pictures are no longer vieweable, could someone please point me in the right direction to a illustrated guide?

Ok looks good so is there any drilling required and do you lose the rear cup holder?

Hi just wondering if these engines are prone to excessive oil usage. I used to have a r56 mini so I'm all too familiar with checking it regularly

Does it get in the way of the handbrake and was it easy to fit?

I just have the rear window one on mine, I like it.... but I am driving a 1.2 monte carlo, I am pretty sure my car isnt going to win many rallys

Having recently purchased my first fabia I'm wondering what accessories everyone would recommend. I've seen the door bins and sunglasses holder. So anything along those lines. Is it easy to install the sunglasses holder?

£600.... that's a hell of a lot, I think I will just have to live with my current dials. It was a choice of getting another car from the dealership with the maxidot or mine. However the advantages of mine over the other was; better seat colour, a year newer, updated badging and steering wheel and less mileage. I think overall I made the right choice. I will pm Eddie though and perhaps he may be able to source a used unit, fingers crossed. Thanks for the help guys

Hello all, I am new to the forum, I just picked up my 13 plate monte 1.2 tsi, I am loving it. However, the dials do not show me the engine temperature and the petrol guage is digital. Seems my dials are the basic version as below in picture. I really want to upgrade this to the following set but I am not sure where to source one from and how easy a job this is.