Picked up my new Fabia3 1.4tdi 80hp estate on Friday, only had enough fuel to get to Tesco, so filled with diesel. Drove to my daughters for the weekend, mostly A34 & M27, trip of around 300 miles including running around whilst there.

Trip computer shows over 57mpg.

Could be the cruise control helps.

Ride is better than I expected, with the low profile tyres. I was lead to belive it would be hard and show up every bump. I find it very smooth.

So far I'm very impressed,

We have a 1.9 sport and find the ride OK.

Your fuel consumption will only get better with another 10K on the clock

Congrates! Glad you are pleased with it. I have the 1.4TDI PD 80 Estate also, but in 2 trim. Like me...I'm sure you will continue to be amazed by this car. I've had loads and loads of new cars in my life, but non have been so trouble free and such fun to drive as this one. I'm a big bike rider and like to go fast. The lovely 3 cylinder engine doesn't disappoint. Do post regularly to let us all know how you are getting on with it. It's only by doing this we get the true picture of how good or bad they are...although as yet, I haven't spoken to anyone who has been really upset by their Skoda. Quite the reverse, everyone seems pretty happy.

Congrates! Glad you are pleased with it. I have the 1.4TDI PD 80 Estate also, but in 2 trim. Like me...I'm sure you will continue to be amazed by this car. I've had loads and loads of new cars in my life, but non have been so trouble free and such fun to drive as this one. I'm a big bike rider and like to go fast. The lovely 3 cylinder engine doesn't disappoint. Do post regularly to let us all know how you are getting on with it. It's only by doing this we get the true picture of how good or bad they are...although as yet, I haven't spoken to anyone who has been really upset by their Skoda. Quite the reverse, everyone seems pretty happy.

I Second that one young happy driver here.

The 1.4TDI 80 BNV Engine is cracking , especially after mapping it up

unfortunetly now tho after 2 years of owning it i want power! 150bhp or more lol

As a daily driver tho its a cracking engine and has enough power for town hopping and spirited drives