Jason88

Still own my trusty Greenline 2 from 2012 Wondering who has the highest mileage one still going strong? I'm only at 71000 miles - I'm sure there must be others out there with more?

£189 for the two rears and pads. There's nothing wrong with the fronts yet. I guess mine is a participating dealer then!

Probably, but it's no drama, so I'm not going to waste their time. This is great to know! Glad I'm not the only one. Interesting they're case hardened. The things you learn... £189 - but I went to a local garage I trust/know from years ago (first time I haven't used a Skoda dealer on this car). Skoda's quote was £235 - but I was more worried that they didn't know if they could fit me in before the weekend when I have a long drive to do.

I bought the car brand new with 24 miles on the clock when I picked her up. I'm the only owner. Picked up from my local Skoda dealer. The discs were never replaced (until now), and never refaced. I really, really trust these were Skoda's own. Eek!

I don't have docs with me, but less than 8 months and 5k miles ago. They did recommend we replaced the discs next time the brake pads were done, but even that wasn't implied it was at the next service (pads had 4-6mm on last service I think?) Agreed! ∆∆This. One of the garages I went to between OP and now - the mechanic was pulling/chipping off the silver surface with his fingernail to reveal the rust beneath like a scratch card! He also called it a "cheesegrater" for my brake pads. ∆∆Exactly this. ∆∆Again, this. I promise you, it was rust under the silver steel. As I say, like a scratch card where you win rust! The good news is I did the sensible thing, and this is how they look now. Phew! Expensive but worth it. Thanks for all the input!

So I've never seen this one before. Looking for opinions! Greenline II, 2012, 65K miles and full service history. No discs replaced to date. Rear brake discs (both sides) are corroded. MOT three weeks ago specified "rear brakes badly corroded". When putting air in the tyres, I noticed the face of the discs has started to shear off! I don't think it was this bad when I took it for the MOT, but heavy breaking and extreme weather over the last couple of weeks may have impacted. Has anyone seen this before? I always assumed discs were one piece of iron, without a "face" per se. The corroded areas are definitely ~1mm lower than the clear areas. This may be why facelift/newer models switched to rear drum brakes? Safe to drive the 500 miles home (+2500 more to next service?), then have the rear discs and pads replaced, or get it fixed here and now? Front brakes are perfect.

Yet another thread-bump! 3rd service update - I'm now up to just over 2 and a half years on the road. 30028 miles, so I'm consistently just over 10k per year - which I don't imagine will fluctuate significantly. I've been driving slightly quicker (now averaging about 65 on the motorway - mostly between 56 and 70) and my fuel economy has dropped, but I'm prepared to tolerate it - I suspect this is helped because I've been super-conscious about the weight (i.e. packing less, taking the spare headrests out, turning the aircon off etc. etc.) After the 2nd service, I bought a 6' beanbag - which is v.comfortable to sleep on in the back - but at about 1ft thick, I do sleep "above" the window-line so I remain grateful for the tinted glass! I also now own an inflatable tent (http://heimplanet.com/shop/en/the-cave.html) that I take with me on longer trips, just because being in the back of the car for more than a couple of days is not great. Weight-wise neither is too heavy, but the beanbag makes it impossible to have 5 people and luggage (you need at least one seat folded to have it in). No repeated problems with the cruise control (my fault) or squealing belt (water's fault) - I have had a v.slow puncture caused by a nail - but that can happen to any car. Latest service was £241.40 including VAT. Featured various things (pollen filter, sump plug, oil change, vacuum etc.), including the puncture repair. It didn't feel like great value from the service. But I suppose these aren't meant to achieve that much, and I'm sure I'll hate the cost when I have to do the timing belt etc.! Still religiously filling out my MPG details: https://www.fuelly.com/driver/kellja2001/fabia-greenline To date, all-inclusive (except insurance!), I have spent £3,036.66 (fuel) + £702.95 (servicing) + £13,293.33 (initial cost) = £17,032.94

If a truck is "particularly" struggling (mostly up hills) I'll give it a helping hand by backing off, but yes. I am "one of them". Most (not all) of my driving is done between 4am and 9am on Saturday, and 8pm and 1am on Sunday/Monday - so if I'm genuinely causing you to move all the way out, 3 full lanes, I can only apologise! Yep - I do this!

I fold the rear seats down fully, including pulling the bit you sit on up (so it's pretty much flat) - I don't think you can actually "take the seats out" unless there's something I've missed! Happy to take a photo of my temporary bedroom if you really want Oddly enough, my (now ex) girlfriend did sleep in there once with me, she said it was "tolerable" but given I'm 6ft 2in, I like to lay diagonally - with her there, it wasn't possible. I'm not sure how revealing the word "ex" is here 10 posts in 2 years (yay!) - I prefer to watch more than contribute :p

I spend a lot of time away from home (at least one night every weekend - at various locations). If I paid for hotels all year, I'd be poor as sin. I used to sleep in a tent, but I get less wet in the car and it doesn't need to be put up/down (just fold the rear seats down) Don't worry, it's all off the public highway!

Thread bump again... So this is the 2nd service update - a few months under two years on the road! I'm still short of my expected mileage - but the gap isn't widening! I'm currently at 18850, with some big trips over Christmas to come. When I upped the motorway driving to 60mph, there was a noticeable reduction in fuel economy. This frustrated me, so I fairly quickly switched back to 56mph! I still have the odd "silly" journey though. Particularly when I'm in a rush! As I'm getting a little bit older, sleeping in the back is becoming less and less tolerable. I'm thinking about buying one of those huge beanbags to take the edge off the seats - but this will 1) reduce available boot space and 2) increase the weight I'm travelling with. I'm sure I'll update you at the 3rd service The Cruise Control switch wasn't getting stuck - it was me being an eejit and pushing it too far! I have, however had slight water ingress at the top of the driver's door when it's been raining incredibly hard - I'm not too worried about this just yet though, as it was only once, and it was so wet there was about 10cm of water on the road in some places. I did notice some belt squealing on this particularly wet day, but it hasn't happened since - so no dramas! The service cost me £297.77 and included an oil change, visual inspection, wash, new pollen filter element, all the oil stuff (filterelem, sump plug, cleaner, castrol long-life etc.) I'm still religiously filling out my MPG details, although the link has changed slightly: https://www.fuelly.com/driver/kellja2001/fabia-greenline To date, all-inclusive (except insurance!), I have spent £1,802.58 (fuel) + £461.55 (servicing) + £13,293.33 (initial cost) = £15,557.46

What issues are there, if any, with the car? I've owned mine since 24 miles, now has 16,144 in a year and a half. It was delivered with a broken interior heating/cooling vent (replaced for free). One of the door seals managed to work itself free - I just repositioned it. If someone hadn't noticed it, I suppose it could have developed into a water leak over time. It's a 1.2l diesel - it is slow to pull away. Get used to it What extras have you got/would have got with hind-sight? I have: Curtain airbags Climate Control (I wouldn't have this with hindsight - I find it very difficult to get the temperature "right") Sunset glass (I regularly sleep in my car - this is a necessity) Maxi dot (looks cool - not necessary) 3rd rear headrest (although I've removed it to save fuel :p) Floor mats (just get them) Protective side mouldings (not used yet, but one day I'm sure I'll appreciate them!) Parking sensors (I don't want a car without these anymore) I wouldn't have gotten any more - I wouldn't see the value to any other extras! What is the mpg like in reality? These are my actual MPG figures, which I have recorded from every receipt: http://www.fuelly.com/driver/kellja2001/fabia My driving style varies. Often it's quite relaxed (i.e. I'm not straining for every last drip of fuel) - that said, I do take as much stuff out of my car as I can to raise the figures, including the rear headrests. I'm known to do between 56mph and 90 70mph Would you purchase one again, knowing what you know now? For my needs as they were two years ago, yes - 100%. I had 3 requirements: 1) Cruise control 2) Can sleep in the boot with the seats down 3) Cheap/economical to run. For my needs now (slightly lower emphasis on 3) and a higher emphasis on "fun"), I still think she's pretty much my best bet! Haven't seen anything better!

Thread bump... Thought I would update you on my Greenline 2 - after its first service and nearly a year on the road! I haven't been hitting the mileage I first expected - just 9,397 miles. I've found revving her slightly high (e.g. 3rd gear as opposed to 4th when cruising @ 30mph & 4th as opposed to 5th at 40mph) brings me better consumption. My mileage consists mostly of motorway driving, and I've consistently stayed around 56mph wherever possible (with the occasional "silly" journey). Between now and the next service, I'll be upping this to 60mph average. Turning the aircon off has the largest effect I've seen. It's a noticeable difference, and one I'm keen to exploit! Sleeping in the back is comfortable, so long as you have a duvet/pillow underneath you as well as on top (the pillow underneath takes the "edge" off the folded seats)! Although if you're over 6'2", you might struggle. Not recommended as a "double" bed - sorry ladies! With hindsight, the maxi-dot is a little wasted on me, although I do like its "integrated" look, and the fact it tells me the song title/artist etc. from the MDI. The sunset glass is a God-send in the mornings, bear in mind I sleep in her. Cruise control is extremely useful, although I fear my "switch" is already starting to get a little stuck. One of the aircon vents popped out shortly after I bought her (I'm told the clip broke) - the dealer replaced this for free. The service cost me £163.78 and included an oil change, visual inspection and wash. If anyone is interested in my MPG etc. - I'm religiously filling out a fuelly account every time I top up: http://www.fuelly.com/driver/kellja2001/fabia To date, all-inclusive, I have spent £927.35 (fuel) + £163.78 (servicing) + £13,293.33 (initial cost) = £14,384.46

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/gallery/album/525-fabia-greenline-2-estate-sarai/ Just taken some photos (sorry Mods - I assume I'm allowed to post this here - I did read the forum rules (briefly ;-) ) ) <3