Just serviced a 1400 8v Fabia for a friend and got the chance to compare back to back with my Felicia. Oh dear it was a bit quicker it was a bit quieter it was a bit better put together the dash was easier to read, i had a lot more leg room(6'2") it had very very light power steering all in all a much nicer enviroment than even my L&K, would i own one. No, no no no. Where was the fun the rawness that makes me grin every time i thrash my little giant killer.My felly even felt like it handled better in the wet, I'm afraid VW engineered all the fun out and it just felt like a very dull boring every day mundane hatch like so many others out there, sorry VW but the Czechs engineers get my vote this time:thumbup:

Some more miles under it's belt (or should that be chain) and that chain will start rattling

It's also a bit more expensive or i'd swap like a shot.

wasn't the favorit designed by porcshe anyway??

Engine mounts had input/design by Porsche, and suspension geometry was set-up by Porsche - from what I can tell from YouTube - Top gear road test Skoda Favorit (1989) As the Felicia shares these components I guess you can claim they're designed by Porsche

I guess you can claim they're designed by Porsche

yeah, those pesky germans... obviously clueless:rolleyes:

Some of the less involved drive is just that it's newer, of course. Try an older Golf for comparison...

wasn't the favorit designed by porcshe anyway??

Bertone did the styling IIRC

I know I know the Fav started the vw involvment but the newer Fabia just seemed dull with basically the same pushrod engine, no dilema's just does the job. I guess this is what most of the populace wants, but for me it was just dull sorry. :( The Felly just has a bigger grin factor and to me thats more important than badging or who made what. I fix new Fords all day and they are a dull too. Like the st fiesta and focus lots of horses but compared to the old gt days a bit dull to drive as the traction control stability programs etc...... make you think your a good driver but the computers are doing it all for you and sorting it all out. I don't know but as I say i'm Oldskool:thumbup::thumbup:

the traction control stability programs etc...... make you think your a good driver but the computers are doing it all for you and sorting it all out.

I'll bet Lewis Hamilton will disagree

The Felly just has a bigger grin factor and to me thats more important than badging or who made what.

Since we have both a Felly (mine) and an Octy Mk1 (SWMBO's) in the family I see what you mean and agree. The Octy is a very comfy transport device, the Felly is a car. For better and for worse.

I don't know but as I say i'm Oldskool:thumbup::thumbup:

Guess I have to confess of being guilty of the same

Old school is just way more fun. That's why I love the Favorit; I call it the tank not only because it's build like one, but because it sort of handles like one too. It's raw and yet in a way it's sophisticated and smooth. Oldskool has character.

seconded

Opposed :thumbdwn:

Mmmm no tried a Fabia, but in the last week have driven:

08 Fiesta 1.4 TDci - gutless, stall happy and dull. Handled well, but only got 45mpg..

01 VW Bora 2.0 - Boring, refined, confortable and boring. Not fast but still very thirsty

00 Fiesta 1.3i - Tappety, gutless, but handles OK. OK for a runabout.

My 97 Felatio 1.9D - Rough, loud, rattly, broke down, but I still wouldnt swap - still does 52mpg all day long.

Would like to try a Fabia VRs with a modest re-map though. That I might swap for.

or a Mk II Granada Coupe for some reason. The Sweeney?

or a Mk II Granada Coupe for some reason. The Sweeney?

It was a Ford Consul GT

or a Mk II Granada Coupe for some reason. The Sweeney?

Coupe was the Mk1

someone make me a Ford Consul GT with a 2.5 TDI and a DSG gearbox. My perfect car.