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Cheers mate, yes I'm watching Auto trader and dealers, I just don't feel like I want to travel too far. If I was desperate I'd consider it but I'll wait a while and see if one comes up local. As I said It was just the attraction of the Diesel being right on my doorstep and being DSG and SE L that made me post for advice.

Yes you can often see the interest drain away once you tell a dealer your specific essentials. As well as wanting a DSG SE L I didn't want a Black car and I don't want a Monte Carlo or any sports type vehicle, simply because my wife cannot get comfortable in sports seats. They do seem to get the impression I'm being a bit fussy, probably because I am, it is after all my choice.🤣. But as I say I'll wait for what I want or stay with what I have. The Diesel has disappeared off their website so it looks like it may be sold.

Thanks, that's useful information especially if they ring me and say they've sourced one for me, I can ask the questions and delve into how they came by it. It's good to be armed with such knowledge. I'm not desperate at all, I'm happy sticking with what I have, it was just the possibility of moving up to DSG and SE L spec that excited me in the first place and at a price close to £7k. At least I know the car I have was owned locally and serviced by the dealer.

Thank you I really do appreciate your reply to my post. It also turned out the diesel had more miles on than I thought at 47k I only have 22k on mine, I think I will just wait and see if they get a petrol DSG SE l in either 1.2 or 1.0 guise at a price I feel happy with. As for the DPF I can't say I've heard of a lot of problems so can quite appreciate more modern engines seem to be made to cope better with shorter trips. Thanks again

Yes. I rang them and arranged to go in and have a look at what they had. I didn't spend much time looking at the diesel after advice on here conformed what I already feared, short trips and modern diesels are not a good idea. Sadly they didn't have anything remotely in my sub 9k price range except an estate in white which was at another group garage, but I want a hatchback. I left it they would let me know if anything turns up, apparently they do a lot of motobility so do get a few in. It will have to be a DSG and preferably an SE L if I'm to be interested otherwise I'm happy with what I have.

I've booked in to look at the diesel tomorrow but I think after seeing yours and others advice it looks like the diesel is not going to be for me. All I would do is worry about the DPF 😂 Thanks for the help.

My main worry after looking at many reviews on here and other, would be the DPF. I don't do a lot of long runs though I do a 200 mile motorway round trip about once every 6 weeks. I have see a lot more problems in the bigger engines related to DPF and wondered if the smaller 3 pot fairs any better on short journeys but I don't see why it should.

Thanks for your reply, the car is at a main dealer and is one owner, that owner being one of their own staff. It comes as "Skoda approved" (I know😇) but one would expect any issues should have been attended to. Can you tell me is it a strong engine once the cooling issues are sorted? Thanks.

Hi haven't been on for a while but still a Fabia owner and big fan. Please can anyone offer advice. I am now 80 years old so that's important.🤣. I own a 2016 Fabia 1.2 Tsi 110 bhp and love it. It's an SE manual with under 30k on the clock. Some time ago I owned a MK 2 1.2 tsi DSG in Elegance spec. Of all the cars I've owned that is the one I regret parting with the most, mainly because I love the DSG box which for an old codger like me make driving around town a doddle. But I also loved the armrest, the cruise control and climate control, all things I don't have on my present car. I have a chance to change up to a SEL model, same year 2016 and a higher mileage at just over 40k which will give me all the bells and whistles I miss. Only thing is it's the 1,4 Tdi about which I know nothing. I did own a Mk 1 Fabia with a 1.9 PD engine years ago and liked that. Are there any issues with the 1.4 Tdi. It's a main dealer car owned by one of their own staff and fully serviced so any recalls or issues of that nature should be sorted. The biggest attraction is that I can get back into an Auto Fabia without it costing a fortune which suits my situation perfectly. I would love opinions. I know the DSG has it's doubters so please don't go there as I just love it.👍 But any information regarding the 1.4 tdi and any other known issues engine related would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.