IrvFab

Thanks chaps, looking for an estate but a hatch will do also, appreciate the info.

I'm looking to buy a Fabia SDI. I have always been a Ford man and was contemplating buying a late model mk2 Mondeo. But, after some thought I decided to go down a more reliable and cost effective route. I am led to believe that although not exactly a flying machine, the SDI is economical and very reliable. I have some questions and if any of you guys could answer them I would be very grateful. Firstly, I am a taxi driver and have driven sdi Octavia's, the gearbox was very soft in it and failed quite regularly, is this an issue with the Fabia? Are there any means of increasing performance and fuel economy? Im aware theat a TDI would be a better engine for tuning etc but I was wondering if there was anything that can be done to the SDI. Lastly, what are the owners opinions of the car? Sorry for being long winded and thanks in advance.

I'm looking to buy a Fabia SDI. I have always been a Ford man and was contemplating buying a late model mk2 Mondeo. But, after some thought I decided to go down a more reliable and cost effective route. I am led to believe that although not exactly a flying machine, the SDI is economical and very reliable. I have some questions and if any of you guys could answer them I would be very grateful. Firstly, I am a taxi driver and have driven sdi Octavia's, the gearbox was very soft in it and failed quite regularly, is this an issue with the Fabia? Are there any means of increasing performance and fuel economy? Im aware theat a TDI would be a better engine for tuning etc but I was wondering if there was anything that can be done to the SDI. Lastly, what are the owners opinions of the car? Sorry for being long winded and thanks in advance.

Hi there, about to start looking for my first Skoda, most likely a Fabia sdi due to budgetary constraints.