Jamesmaher63

I need to pay more attention when reading! Thanks for the info

Fair play, that is some great work! We are looking for a cheap run around and I somehow don't think a 1.8t lump is that hahah. 1.5k seems really cheap for a converted mk1? Wonder if it definitely still has the lump in it?

Yeah I'm not overly worried about the mpg as it's a short distance and 6 of the 8 miles are a 60mph open road which I just leave in 6th. I think I was more concerned about the reliability of the engine. Our mini is starting to fail and the cost of repairs are expensive! Thinking about it, is the previous owner on here? Reg is AV02 HRX and a photo is below. The woman who listed it said it's her sons but she wants him to get rid of it and get a more 'slow' car. Apparently owned by a mechanic prior, who did all of the modifications.

Ah that makes sense. I heard it's the same 2.0 petrol as a mk4 golf gti? Yeah has to be a petrol. It would be our 'run around' car which does 8 miles to work and 8 miles home and that's it. Our mini is diesel and having issues with the EGR/DPF. The fabia mentioned above was simply because it was fairly local, fairly cheap and already modded (coilovers, rear strut brace, piper exhaust system etc). How strong were the engines? Maybe a 2.0 petrol with 115k on the clock isn't the 'cheap run around' that I'm after!

Thank you! Yeah the fabia is the 2.0 petrol. Not a 2.0 petrol in general, just happened to notice this.

Morning all, We are looking to sell our daily run around (mini paceman) due to repair costs and the fact its diesel and we just aren’t doing the distance to warrant a diesel. I’ve got a mk1 Fabia VRS already but I’ve seen a mk1 Fabia elegance for sale (2L engine) quite near. It has approx 115k on the clock and advert states it’s been serviced well etc. I can’t seem to find much info on the 2L apart from annual tax is quite high and the MPG isn’t great. Anyone on here have this model? If so, what are your honest reviews of it? Is 115k a lot for the engine? Thanks in advance! James

Evening all, I am yet again thinking of buying a mk3 Fabia as a daily driver (once I get rid of a few cars). Some of the ones I'm looking at are now pushing 100k and was wondering what sort of mileage are these capable of? When I looked at them previously they were too 'new' to really get an understanding. I appreciate there's a fair few engine variants but would want a 1.2 TSI preferably on a 6 speed box (monte edition). I understand mileage isn't everything and that some low mileage engines can go at any time, vice versa with high mileage cars that have been well looked after can go forever (my mk1 VRs is on 170k and the engine is like brand new, but everything else around it is failing!). What sort of mileage are you all on and on what model/variant? Any issues so far? Thanks in advance, James

Thanks for the reply. I took it to the garage today who read it via the computer and stated there is an intermittent fault showing (can’t remember the code or the message but I think it was to do with voltage). They said to bring it back next week for further diagnosis but maybe the ASR pump. I really don’t want to pay big money and it’s really strange how it came on after my mrs hit the speed bump and scraped all the underneath of the car therefore I have been looking online to hopefully find a cheaper fix! I have read that the ‘load signal wire’ breaking can make the ASR light come on, but would the ABS and handbrake light coke on too? I’m going to check underneath the car later today.

Would the sensor or wiring be on show for it to scrape on a speed bump (post above).

Further information: my partner said that she went over a speed bump (assuming too quick!) and the car scraped as it’s on coilovers. Maybe something has knocked on the bump, but not too sure what?

Evening all, I have a mk1 Fabia Vrs on a 54 plate. My partner got home this evening and stated there’s warning lights on the dashboard (see picture attached). The handbrake light flashes and beeps and the other two remain permanently on. I know the one is the ABS light but not actually sure what the other is? I had the rear discs, pads and handbrake cable replaced about three months ago, then a rear near side wheel bearing replaced about a week ago. I am not sure if it’s a sensor that’s been knocked or maybe fluid related? Any ideas before I ring the garage tomorrow? Thanks in advance. James

Thanks for the help both

Thanks for the replies. Majority seem to say 232mm however the Brembo website says 230mm (picture below). Saying that, would these fit: https://www.gsfcarparts.com/za008650 Thanks James

Morning, I have tried searching online but I am getting different results. Can someone please confirm the rear disc diameter on a 2004 VRS? Some sites say 232mm however ECP and GFS are saying 230mm when I type the reg in. Thanks in advance. James

Thanks all for the responses. I’ll look at getting new ballast’s later. Would I need two per headlight? I have attached a picture of the drivers side unit. Does the bulb fit directly in to the end of the ballast? As if so, the connection must be loose. Thanks James