Well, I'm definitely surprised that I'm writing this to be honest. I'm having a very VERY serious temptation to sell up.

 

I'm getting to the point that I'm not enjoying my car as much as I used to. I must be getting old, as I'm finding it a bit tinny and difficult to live with day-to-day. Plus at least 2 students at the college I teach at have just bought vRS's - they're getting really easy to get hold of now, and I don't want to be laughed at in what is slowly becoming a young person's car (ironically!).

 

I'm being tempted to get a brand new Golf R on lease. After doing some calculations, on a 2 year basis I would've spent around £200/month on average modifying, maintaining and taxing the Fabia. For an extra £100 a month I could potentially have one of those sat outside with all maintenance and tax paid for. Ok, some may say that the non-refundable deposit is a catch... but realistically in 2 years my car will lose nearly that amount in depreciation anyway! Plus it would be brilliant to have a really quick yet comfortable car to use day to day.

 

Ironically, the Golf would be about £100 a year CHEAPER to insure than mine!!!

 

So if I do this, the old Fabia will be returned to standard and sold.

 

 

Is anyone else feeling that their car is starting to feel a bit old now in these times?! I can't help but feel sad that they're starting to fall into the wrong hands as such...   Or am I just getting old and grumpy!?!

They are getting older and cheaper, it's a sign of the times.  Most cars go through it.

I personally think they are still a lot of fun though.

 

If you like a bit of modding, you may find the Golf R amazingly capable, but six months later when you are used to it a little clinical and uninvolving.

Obviously, if it's on lease you can't really personalise it much.

Yeah it's sad really. There's sort of a middle phase in their life where they become old and cheap, then years later they become cool again!

 

Don't get me wrong it's a fun and pretty quick little car for what it is. My daily commute is just getting on my tits lately for a few reasons to do with the car...

 

To be honest, a 300bhp 4WD car with a claimed 40mpg and comfortable will do me fine for 2 years - standard cars are much easier to deal with! The involving stuff is for the biking world ;-)

I think you should get the golf R and then mod that

If you drive it the way it needs to get 40mpg you may as well buy a £9,995 Fabia new.

Or a leaf

The golf's are a very nice car

But not a sniff you will see 40mpg!

Real world figures,20-25mpg would be my guess

Oh I'm in no doubt that I won't see 40mpg! I'd reckon more than 30 with my commuting miles though... unless I'm a hoon!! I'm currently only seeing a maximum of 45(ish)mpg with the Fabia though...  Not ideal for what it is :-/

 

I'm in 2 minds what to do - be boring and buy something that does 70mpg and buy a superbike to go with it, or just go balls out and get a Golf!

 

Choices choices....   Either way, I'm thinking I may retire from the Fabia very soon :-(

What about a newer Skoda VRS: Fabia/Octavia?

 

Seems obvious I know, but one of those Octavia TDIs could deliver both (speed and MPG) surely/maybe (as and when required)?

Edited 14 March, 201412 yr by joncc

I thought this was a keeper??

 

The golf R will be quick an can be easily modded. Which then begs the question why the need for superbike?

 

However, if the reason for the sale is to buy a superbike, then a sensible car for your commute. I know we've spoken about the bike scene a few times. Although bikes are great fun in the summer, the roads are poor, too many unaware drivers and increased police/speed camera area's took the fun out for me.

 

Its a difficult decision to make, especially now when you see all the bikes out

You'll sell up then couple years later you'll be back trust me :p you'll miss that torque and mpg too much!

Ibiza FR 2.0 TDI CR 140

 

you know it makes sense

 

it's what all the cool people do

It will be sad to see you out of the Fabia Alex.

 

If I had my time again I would have kept the vrs standard and bought a more powerful petrol motor a year or two down the line. As it is, I just cant part with the car now, have put too much into it and couldn't bare to split her for parts lol.

 

Why not keep the Fabia, make it a little more "comfortable" and buy a bike to get your kicks ?

 

Or buy the Golf and make me very jealous lol