Hi guys !

Well the warranty will be up on the fabia soon so i'll be parting company within the next few months. I need some suggestions for what next if poss. I'm looking at going for somthing much cheaper as I'm not doing the millage anymore and the driving i do is purely in town some i want something nice to sit in with a few extra toys. My current 3 are:

1) Skoda Fabia 3 1.4 petrol (things like climate control / parking sensors etc)

2) New shape ford fiesta 1.4 zetec (with free bluetooth at the moment_

3) Pug 207 verve (least favoured as its a 4 year lease rather than 2 or 3 on the others)

Which one do you guys favour? Or any other suggestions. Requirements are relatively cheap to run, a few toys and a decent dealer backup.

Thanks

Ben

like asking what will i have for tea...ask 20 and 17 be different...its personal choice

Number 1 or Number 2 on your list for me.

Personally I'd keep the vRS and extend the warranty

Personally I'd keep the vRS and extend the warranty

Or alternatively there are always options such as hird party warranty cover, ie warranty direct

You guys talk about warranties like Skodas are known to fall to bits and the warranty is a dead cert requirement :wonder: On the whole, a warranty is designed to make the warranty company wonga. If you put the money aside into a bank account you'd have spent on the warranty, chances are you'd have enough cash for any repairs you need, and plenty left over to treat yourself after a few years. Of course there are some unlucky ones out there who need lots of repairs, but remember the warranty company are pretty much betting on you not needing substantial repairs costing more than the warranty. Have the same faith in your car the warranty people do

You guys talk about warranties like Skodas are known to fall to bits and the warranty is a dead cert requirement :wonder: On the whole, a warranty is designed to make the warranty company wonga. If you put the money aside into a bank account you'd have spent on the warranty, chances are you'd have enough cash for any repairs you need, and plenty left over to treat yourself after a few years. Of course there are some unlucky ones out there who need lots of repairs, but remember the warranty company are pretty much betting on you not needing substantial repairs costing more than the warranty. Have the same faith in your car the warranty people do

I have no warranty on mine, just a toolbox and garage of spare parts!

Some people preffer the "safety" aspect of a warranty...

You guys talk about warranties like Skodas are known to fall to bits and the warranty is a dead cert requirement :wonder: On the whole, a warranty is designed to make the warranty company wonga. If you put the money aside into a bank account you'd have spent on the warranty, chances are you'd have enough cash for any repairs you need, and plenty left over to treat yourself after a few years. Of course there are some unlucky ones out there who need lots of repairs, but remember the warranty company are pretty much betting on you not needing substantial repairs costing more than the warranty. Have the same faith in your car the warranty people do

I totally agree!

If lack of warranty is the ONLY reason you're looking to change... then see the options listed above

I'm not entirely sure the warranty running out is the best reason for changing the vehicle ... Skoda's are supposed to be pretty reliable, unless yours has given you cause to believe otherwise? As others have said, could you get a third-part (WarrantyDirect) warranty on it?

1) Skoda Fabia 3 1.4 petrol (things like climate control / parking sensors etc)

2) New shape ford fiesta 1.4 zetec (with free bluetooth at the moment_

3) Pug 207 verve (least favoured as its a 4 year lease rather than 2 or 3 on the others)

It would be either option 1 or 2 for me. My driving instructor had an August 2009 Fiesta Style (TDCI) which was actually pretty nice, once you get past the gear-shift layout being wrong (R where 6 should be), and very sensitive pedals with short travel (that's personal preference). I suppose the answer is go to a dealer, try both, and pick whichever you like the most.

Think I would keep the Skoda, or do you feel the need for a change?

Better the devil you know, and keep the money in the bank for a rainy day

from an ex peugeot owner I would not touch another peuegeot!

I dont much care for the Fabia II unless they start bringing in the newier engines then maybe its worth a look. The fiesta is meant to be really good but Fords are not cheap now days

Indeed - the idea of going from a Mk1 vRS to a Mk2 1.4 petrol does not compute with me... :wonder:

A MKII 105 sport and map it

What about the New Polo or Ibiza as well? Mazda 2? You are really spoiled for chice now in the supermini class if you really want a change.

The vrs i have at the moment has been a complete b1tch. Its spent more time at the dealer than on the drive which one thing after another failing, falling off or just snapping. I've decided to keep within the skoda group and ordered a new shape fabia 2 facelift edition with one of the enw turbo charged engines. Got a nice deal so i'm happy. The GF doesn't like driving the vrs so hopefully this will get me a few extra nights drinking down the pub now. The warranty was one issue, as well as those listen above but also i try and re-fresh my car every so often.

Or you could hold on a bit and check out the upcoming Audi A1. the lights on it look sweet at least!

still no spec sheet or prices yet tho

I had a new Fiesta 1.25 as a courtesy car the other day when my VRs was in for it's service.

Comments on teh Fiesta (which I like the look of :

• Really crappy plastic interior. Bits were hanging off all over even though the car was really new.

• Ride was very hard even when compared to the VRs.

• It was a 3 door and I nearly got blind-sided twice on the motorway as there is such an enormous blind spot on the drivers side. When you turn round to check the blind spot (which I always do on the motorway) you can see next to bugger all. The shape of the Fiesta has really compromised the practicality.

• Good handling though as it felt liek a go-kart with very sharp turn-in. As the VRs is quite front-heacy it might just have been a lighter car changing the feel.

Have a good test drive before you commit to any new car.