[Prospective 1.0 MPI Buyer, Some Questions...]

Hi all, first things first, this is my first 'proper' post so hello to all, be gentle

 

As per the title of the topic I'm interested in potentially buying one of the 1.0 MPI models of Fabia! With 2015 60PS models now creeping into the £6500 price bracket it brings them into my budget (just) and with the cheap tax and advertised 60 MPG average what's not to like?

 

It's worth mentioning that I like the sheer simplicity of the 3 pot 1.0 model, the lack of turbo etc is a bonus IMO and I'm not worried by the lacklustre performance stats (My other cars a 1.7 SDI NA Lupo and that's as slow as a week in jail) so respectfully I'm not looking for suggestions to try the more expensive TSI model!

 

I have a a few questions that hopefully you guys could offer some help/feedback on...

 

1.To existing 1.0 MPI drivers, how accurate is the projected 60 MPG mixed driving average? Are any of you achieving close to this in real life? 

 

2. I know the 1.0 MPI shares an engine with the UP/Citigo/Mii, does anyone know if the gearbox is the same? The reason I ask is owners of the UP/Citigo/Mii have had numerous issues (There's a thread that's 14 pages long on the 'Up' forum on the subject  )

 

3. I've heard that the 1.0 MPI is available in estate format (Yes, I know it will be even slower) and yet I'm unable to find any examples for sale anywhere in the country? The question is simple, do they exist?

 

4. Are there any known issues that I should look out for when buying a used (But nearly new) Fabia III?

 

Thanks in advance for any help/advice/suggestions chaps

[Greetings Skoda Folk.]

V6TDI, on 07 Oct 2016 - 11:24, said:

Hello Joey 

 

Lupo SDI - great frugal little motor.

 

Gaz

 

Thanks Gaz, and yes, the SDI variants offer great economy! The Lupo SDI is no different, in effect it's a 1.7 'short stroke' version of the popular 1.9 SDI lump found in other VAG cars, completely bulletproof and in a reduced capacity/small car format capable of 70MPG+ without much effort.

 

FWIW I actually joined the site in search of info RE SDI variants of the Fabia but it seems as though they're plagued with gearbox niggles and such my search may well turn to the later 1.4 TDI models, although that being said I don't much fancy the prospect of potentially having to replace turbo's etc... I'm waffling, that's a topic for another thread

 

 

Superb170, on 07 Oct 2016 - 11:43, said:

Hi Joey, welcome.  That's a nice car for some weekend fun   Hope you get the Fabia you're looking for

 

 

Again, thank you, and I'm sure I'll get there in the end

[Greetings Skoda Folk.]

Hi all,

 

New member here I'm a long time VAG enthusiast but as of yet not a Skoda owner, I'm looking to potentially pick up a Fabia (Namely the diesel estate variants) and my quest for advice has landed me here!

 

My cars at the moment include a 2001 Lupo SDI for the weekly slog and a 1989 Mazda Eunos Roadster for weekends.

 

Pleased to meet you all,

 

Joey.