Vlad-8
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For those who like the Monte Carlo configuration but would prefer more power — more than the Fabia 130 — it may be worth having a look at ABT Sportsline. They offer tuning options that can give the car a bit more character and performance, while keeping the sporty Monte Carlo look and feel.
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To be fair, I also find Waze far more convenient to use on a daily basis. However, the real advantage of the factory navigation system becomes apparent with hybrid and electric vehicles. An interesting observation from my Octavia RS iV : On longer journeys, there is a noticeable difference in fuel consumption when using the built-in navigation instead of Waze. With a route entered into the factory navigation, the car clearly makes use of predictive hybrid management — it already knows: - where descents are coming; - urban areas; - motorway sections; - speed limits; - traffic conditions. As a result, it manages the battery far more intelligently: - where to use electric power; - where to preserve charge; - when to regenerate energy. With Waze, this behaviour is much more limited, and in my experience the fuel consumption is noticeably higher. Honestly, I initially assumed it was mostly marketing jargon, but it turns out the factory navigation genuinely makes a difference in a PHEV. I often have to leave the office in the morning, drive 200–300 km to another city, and return the very same day. At first, I simply entered the destination city as the final stop, and I would almost always arrive with the battery sitting at around 0–3%. Presumably, the system assumes charging will be available at the destination, but in reality I rarely have time to charge during the day. After a bit of experimenting, I discovered a rather interesting trick: instead of setting the city as the final destination, I enter it as an intermediate stop and then set a final destination roughly twice as far away. The system then starts preserving battery charge for the “remaining” route. The result is that I arrive at the intermediate destination with around 20–35% battery remaining. For the return journey, I simply set my office as the destination again. Using this method, I consistently see a real-world fuel saving of around 0.6–0.8 L/100 km compared to driving with Waze alone. And to avoid losing the convenience of Waze, I still keep it running in the background without an active route — that way I continue receiving alerts for traffic, cameras and road incidents.
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I drive a Škoda Octavia vRS iV, registered 10/2022, currently at 247,000 km. The battery is still in good condition, but there are a few important things worth mentioning. Oil changes are absolutely essential every 15,000 km. The DQ400e gearbox is not trouble-free. Changing the oil itself is relatively easy, but replacing the almost impossible, or extremely expensive. On earlier models like mine, there is also an issue with one of the gaskets — the one with built-in small filters. It is possible, as happened in my case, for part of it to end up in the solenoid valve channel, causing the gearbox to fail. In my case, the entire gearbox was replaced with a brand-new one under warranty at 148,000 km. Other repairs so far: Charging port replaced at 175,000 km Four front suspension bushes replaced at 245,000 km — I installed solid ones from an Audi S3 Overall, the car is holding up well for the mileage, but anyone running or considering a vRS iV should pay close attention to gearbox maintenance.
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The car is amazing! It offers a lot of space and room for its size. The boot is probably the largest in its class. We got the Monte Carlo Plus 1.5 TSI and additionally ordered ACC, Active Line Assist, and the Winter Pack Premium. Our entertainment system is BOLERO without navigation, as we only use Waze or Sygic. My everyday car is the SUPERB III Estate / Sportline. My wife is the primary driver of the Fabia :-) but for me, the car is brilliant – dynamic, quiet, the seats are very comfortable, the headlights are excellent, and it’s truly a pleasure to drive. So far, I haven’t found any drawbacks... except that the glovebox no longer has cooling.
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2 days ago - Fabia Monte Carlo Plus 1.5 tsi / DSG. Assisted drive Plus, Winter pack Plus
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MK3 Sport line 19' 2017 / 2.0TDI - 150 ps. / 320 000 km
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Hi, I have same problem. Do you find solution?
