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1997 Skoda Felicia L1.3 5 door hatchback12 months MOT1997 Skoda Felicia L 1.3, in the brilliant atlantic green. I've owned this car for just short of two years, in which time it has provided 18,000 trouble free miles of service. The car was MOT'd on Friday 15th May 2015. It passed the MOT with no advisories.During my ownership I have carried out several upgrades to the car, which are as follows:- Rebadged as an LXI for vanity's sake- Fitted front fog lamps (genuine NOS parts fitted)- Replaced the rear wash wipe relay with one from a GLXI; so it does a few swipes after you've used the screenwash- Fitted 13" Favorit alloys- Fitted LED bulbs allround (sidelights, interior lights, boot light, numberplate lights)- Fitted upgraded Osram headlight bulbs- Upgraded speakers in front doors to Sony Xplod items- Fitted two 6x9 speakers in rear parcel shelf- Replaced doorcards and seats with those from a Felicia Pacific (this was a special edition with very cool, blue seats)- Fitted a centre console between front seats (this isn't actually bolted in place - I never got round to it; it doesn't move though)- Installed a fire extinguisher in boot- Upgraded the boot floor with much stronger MDF- Fitted a tow bar; fully functioning- Fitted a front strut brace- Replaced the shock absorbers with Gaz items. These don't lower the car but stop the prodigious body rollI've maintained the car well. Recent work includes a new exhaust (centre box and back box) in March at a cost of £105. This does rattle very occasionally. Replaced the hard to reach and often ignored fuel filter in August 2014. Had a new catalyst and lamda sensor fitted in May 2014 at a cost of £291. I carried out a full service at 57,800 miles (12 months ago). I've also sealed the windscreen - common fault.A Sony CD player headunit is included. This is high spec with bluetooth, USB and Aux inputs. Unfortunately the CD player bit doesn't work but it plays fine through the aux and USB. I will also include the seat cover for the front seat - under which is a 12v powered heated seat attachment. The interior could do with a bit of a clean.Body work is in overall good condition, as commented on by the MOT tester. This last week I have touched up the NSF wheel arch and OSR wheel arch. Neither were particularly rusty, but I rubbed them down, used Bilt Hamber's Deox-Gel on them and then painted with epoxy primer and then several coats of top coat. I need to put the green on the NSF arch but it hasn't stopped raining! There is a little rust where the sill meets the door frame on the OSR door - see picture, and a small scab on the door. I will include the aeresol of green paint I have and the missing front mudflap. Otherwise, my regular cleaning and coating vunerable area in WD40 have done the trick. Crucially, inner wheel arches and strut tops are good.I think the car speaks for itself. We've had a lot of fun in the car and "pmol" is well known in our circle of friends and within the Skoda Owners' Club. We've been all over in this little car, down to Devon and Dorset several times, over to Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and the North East. We've even taken it on a foreign jaunt to Belgium. Hopefully she'll find a good home who'll appreciate the fun and practical character of the car (particularly with these shocks fitted). With bshe is good to go.Roofrack is included. I will also include the original steel wheels (no tyres fitted) and any other odds and sods I have lying around. The sub in the boot is not included. Happy to negotiate on price to include a spare 68bhp engine and gearbox I have and a rally spec sump guard.Located in Aberystwyth£450== DISCLAIMER ==Car is sold as seen.Due to work commitments, car cannot be collected before 5th June 2015.Mileage subject to change through daily use.
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Oh my God! I've been wanting to buy this back and now I've missed my chance :(
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I don't know?
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Personally I'd be getting a new headliner fitted by them free of charge and a refund and getting one that doesn't devalue my car!
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But who else does one that fits around the sunroof?
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Team Heko wind deflectors
Front and rear mudflaps
Tinted windows
LED interior and numberplate lights
Rear bumper protector
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I got a good dog guard for my Monte, from the roofbox Co on the interweb, it attaches to the rear headrest uprights with good sturdy clamps and is easily removed, I'm sure it would be suitable for the octy.
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See my dog guard...
No drilling, and it has a divider. The Skoda one is awful and more expensive in comparison!
I have a spare divider for cars with variable boot floor of anyone is interested (I was the guinea pig for fitment and have the non variable boot floor, they sent the wrong one).
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Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't say the Skoda one was the best (or the cheapest at £117) but it was the only one that would seemingly fit with the lower headlining caused by the sunroof. Having said that, it doesn't rattle and fits the aperture perfectly so really my only complaint would be the drilling into the headlining that is required.
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It rarely looks that good, which would be my only problem with the black paint. It does get dirty very quickly! And make sure you go for the sunset glass, we didn't and ended up having the windows tinted. Looks much better.
Dog guard is an official Skoda one. It was the only one I could find that would fit around the sunroof. Unfortunately, they have drilled the headlining to fit it so I don't know what happens if you ever want to remove it. I can take some pics if you're interested?
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Happy times!
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2014 black magic estate. 35% window tints, Team Heko wind deflectors, front and rear mudflaps, dog guard, rear bumper protector.
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Hardly visible with black...
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I've found our handbrake to be rubbish, from day one. We took it back to the dealers and they can't find a fault. Our drive is quite steep and I always leave the car and choc it for fear of it rolling. Never ever leave the car not in gear because I really doubt the handbrake would hold it. Worst part of the car by far.
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Mine with them on:
And the awkward to get to screw, just left mine off as it hold fine without it. Havent had any problems with them, and they make a big difference to the amount of dirt up the car IMO.
No problems with speed bumps. They catch occasionally if I reverse up against a curb, but they just bend and flap back into place after.
The kit I got came with some rubber push in grommits which I was able to use for that far screw. From what I could gather it depends on whether you have a diesel or not as to whether you need to use the screw. I did manage to get it on without removing the wheel though.
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I'm just uploading my pictures now. I am glad that everyone got home safely. Hopefully everyone enjoyed themselves - I certainly did. It was great to get out and go for a drive for no other reason than to enjoy driving - been a long time since I have done that. My thanks to Steve for organising the event despite not being able to attend and Graham for the pub recommendation.
So, when is everyone free for the next one? I believe the EVO triangle is looking appealing...
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Hi guys. I know it is late in the day, but I just put together this. It is where I will be going tomorrow *this is not an organised route or road run*
Co-Op Llandovery: SA20 0RA
Head north on A483 to Beulah
Pick up the B4358 towards Newbridge of Wye
= REGROUP: TEXACO garage =
Left on A470 to Rhayader
Cross over the roundabout with A40 to Aberystwyth
Left on B4518 into Llanidloes
= Regroup in The Groe: SY18 6AB =
Continue on A470 to Newtown
= REGROUP: TESCOS car park: continue through town and it is on your left: SY16 1DW =
Left onto A483 to Llandrindod Wells
Continue to Builth Wells
= REGROUP: Burger King: LD2 3SS =
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Yeah it should be good! Weather is a pain, but what can you do? I am just trying to decide whether to bring the old skool Rapid or new skool Octavia?
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OK, lets meet at the Co-op car park in Llandovery. I think it would make sense to depart at 10:15 or thereabouts, so I would suggest meeting in the car park some time before that. The postcode for the car park is: SA20 0RA
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Sorry to hear that Steve. I hope things are okay - be good to see you though if I can make it.
Just like to reiterate your points about driving standards. There is nothing worse than someone going to the trouble of organising something like this for it to then be jeopardised by a small number of idiots. Mind you, I'm talking to fellow Skoda owners, so I'm sure I need not worry.
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Looking forward to this. Anything further planned or leaving it to be quite fluid?
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I've done a bit of driving in the past, but in Fords and Peugeots :(
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Yeah, Hawker owned that car until very recently. It was previously lowered with a set of lowering springs. He frequents the Skoda Owners' Club facebook page too. https://www.facebook.com/groups/skodaownersclub/
For reference, my Rapid has some lowering springs on standard dampers etc. I don't think it improves much but it does look better. I would advise changing the dampers too if you can.
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I've got a very busy and stressful few weeks ahead of me. But if you're not in a hurry to get the car on the road and can get the car to me in a few weeks I can fix [and ultimately save] the car. Please don't scrap it.
This is by far the best thing you can do. Daverapid is the man to fix these cars. He has worked wonders on both of mine.
PS. Would love to see a picture of the mysterious beast.
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Please someone, give my car a good life
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Quite sad about this, but I have decided to pass on my mighty Felicia.
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/355794-1997-skoda-felicia-l-13-%C2%A3450-aberystwyth-12-mths-mot/