Well, I'm on the second of these fantastic little cars so here are a few of my experiences. 

 

Firstly the  CAVE engined 2010, white /black roof and silver wheels. 42,000 miles in 3 years.

2 or 3 call-outs to the RAC in the early days because of the engine management lights coming on. This was eventually solved by the replacement of the spark plugs ,which at the time were not good enough to withstand the power.

Since then, problem free motoring and amazingly never once had to top up with oil!!

Interior very bland looking until the evening kicked in, lights on and you felt you were in an aeroplane cockpit.

 

Secondly, the CTHE engined 2013, meteor grey/black roof and black wheels, 19,000 in the first year.

Without a doubt, this engine is definitely faster and more torquey than the CAVE, although I haven't had the ouput measured on a rolling road.

I have used nearly 3.5 litres of oil in 19,000 miles, which I don't think is too bad considering the extra performance available at the pedals.

It does say in the manual that , depending on your driving behaviour, you can use upto 0.5 litres per 1000 miles. ( I have to say I think this is a most ridiculous amount to use, I feel sorry for those who have had to spend that much money on oil.)

But, nevertheless, my oil usage in comparison is pretty good. FYI I regularly use the the car in 'D' and with plenty of 'S' mode when overtaking and having some fun!

As for the interior, very much improved with lots of chrome effect around the steering wheel, gearbox etc. To add to this, I went for the Sat/Nav system to add a colourful effect to the dashboard, however, I must admit the sat/nav has directed me wrongly on a couple of occasions, leading me to a open field rather than a petrol station!!

 

Overall, I'm a very satisfied Fabia vRS owner, perhaps one of the lucky ones, but one who enjoys the thrills and performance this car gives me.

It's a shame they're not making them anymore,  because I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. Amazing power on tap, it's so fast, there's no need for any modifications at all.

 

Truly brilliant motoring! 

Edited 19 September, 201411 yr by bingo765

Well said, brother. Good to have some positivity in this section of the fora.  :clap:

Edited 19 September, 201411 yr by OzFabia

bingo765,

 

Thanks for your thoughts and views, think I can echo them.

 

Not the best of starts but an evolutionary improved finish, in my view. 

 

I think we now have the car we all wanted from day 1,albeit that the ultimate user would have liked the suspension and ride tweaks.

 

Probably some would have liked a more sexy/ streamlined look but may be compromising the practicality

 

However, that being said the current car is great fun ,practical for the small family and the single person with the great performance on tap with pretty good economy. 

 

So come on Skoda CEO, wake up and smell the coffee.

Thanks for the replies, and of course I have forgotten to mention the economy!!

 

Economy very similar, averaging around 30 due to the amount of sports driving, which is pretty damned good!

Most I've achieved on a long run, 46mpg. I'm very surprised when I hear others have achieved more than this, not sure it's possible. Still, every engine must be slightly different and of couse, every driver is too lol

I am getting 400 miles to a tank with 350 miles old man driving and 50 miles a4se hole driving... seems reasonable to me

I concur with op, I had a cave (50,000m) and now have a cthe, it a world better, I have done 1,000 miles since yesterday, an now in Germany, going on the ring tomorow , haven't checked the oil yet brilliant little car

Thanks for the replies, and of course I have forgotten to mention the economy!!

 

Economy very similar, averaging around 30 due to the amount of sports driving, which is pretty damned good!

Most I've achieved on a long run, 46mpg. I'm very surprised when I hear others have achieved more than this, not sure it's possible. Still, every engine must be slightly different and of couse, every driver is too lol

 

Well can absolutely say it is possible to get more than 600 miles in a Fabia 2 VRS without filling up but it needs to be a combination of special circumstnaces, 

 

As I said very long run as the first 4/5 miles will be at half the MPG of waht you achieve after than so journeys over 100 miles make that first 4/5 miles relatively insignificant.

 

Little traffic and quite a few miles in the 50 mph narrow lane traffic zones. 

 

Sometimes a bit of coasting ie wind it to 75/80 mph and then in to neutral done some of the long downward slopes in Cumbria and Scotland.  The new 7 speed DSGs do this automatically.   A bit of drafting, find that transit van doing 70/75 and hook up behind it. (safely at the back of the low pressure area behind it ie 30 metres or so NASCAR technique).

 

And of course vent the tank so you get 50 litres or so in there.   55 mpg, 610 miles and still 15 miles of range left.

 

Tyres not set to biult hard but using the Nexen N'Fera B graded fuel efficency (Mich Ps3s tyres F rated but grip is only slightly less on the Nexens than thePs3s and half the price). . 

 

It is an art and a science hyper-miling http://www.hypermiler.co.uk/hypermiling-101/hypermiling-techniques-101-coasting  Easy in a DSG. would not recommend in a manual. 

 

Oh and mine is a 2011 model with 80K on the clock.

Edited 19 September, 201411 yr by lol-lol

Well can absolutely say it is possible to get more than 600 miles in a Fabia 2 VRS without filling up but it needs to be a combination of special circumstnaces, 

 

As I said very long run as the first 4/5 miles will be at half the MPG of waht you achieve after than so journeys over 100 miles make that first 4/5 miles relatively insignificant.

 

Little traffic and quite a few miles in the 50 mph narrow lane traffic zones. 

 

Sometimes a bit of coasting ie wind it to 75/80 mph and then in to neutral done some of the long downward slopes in Cumbria and Scotland.  The new 7 speed DSGs do this automatically.   A bit of drafting, find that transit van doing 70/75 and hook up behind it. (safely at the back of the low pressure area behind it ie 30 metres or so NASCAR technique).

 

And of course vent the tank so you get 50 litres or so in there.   55 mpg, 610 miles and still 15 miles of range left.

 

Tyres not set to biult hard but using the Nexen N'Fera B graded fuel efficency (Mich Ps3s tyres F rated but grip is only slightly less on the Nexens than thePs3s and half the price). . 

 

It is an art and a science hyper-miling http://www.hypermiler.co.uk/hypermiling-101/hypermiling-techniques-101-coasting  Easy in a DSG. would not recommend in a manual. 

 

Oh and mine is a 2011 model with 80K on the clock.

Wow, that's pretty impressive!

However, it sort of defeats the object of having a performance car though, don't you think??

Still ,well done on your achievement. It just proves how good these little engines are.

Day by day I surprise other drivers when I whizz past them with ease...

Wow, that's pretty impressive!

However, it sort of defeats the object of having a performance car though, don't you think??

Still ,well done on your achievement. It just proves how good these little engines are.

Day by day I surprise other drivers when I whizz past them with ease...

 

Oh I use the perfromance quite often, too often and I do fear getting nicked at some stupid speed and that would be fairly dire as I need to drive for work.

 

The Fabia VRS gets up to 120 mph pretty quickly, 0-60 in 7 seconds,  0-90 in about 15 seconds, and I would estimate 110 in about 23 seconds.

 

http://www.zeperfs.com/en/duel3286-3819.htm

 

In fact I am rather pleased it does start to level off at 120 as at above these speeds you might not just lose your licence, be fined but your freedom too.

 

 

Thankfully no laws yet about acceleration like there is with speed, 0-60 in 3 seconds (bike or supercar) is quite legal and fun.

 

 

(Figures mentioned are not on the UK roads of course and may be in kilometers per hour it would be argued).   

Edited 20 September, 201411 yr by lol-lol

Just checked my oil before hitting the ring, it's at max

So I am getting to grips with the car now I have had it a week, it has the CTHE engine (I think June 2013 reg).

Do you get better economy by giving it the beans a few times per run out?

Also what is the best temp for oil and water to be before brining out the branston? I don't want to damage the engine.

So I am getting to grips with the car now I have had it a week, it has the CTHE engine (I think June 2013 reg).

Do you get better economy by giving it the beans a few times per run out?

Also what is the best temp for oil and water to be before brining out the branston? I don't want to damage the engine.

I'd say so! These engines run rich when cold, so you get a build up of crap and soot in the exhaust etc. I feel these engines run better when given some. I live by; a redline a day, keeps the mechanic at bay.

Some people will say wait until the oil temp gets to 90. But I'd say anything above 70 will be safe. After a proper spanking you will find the oil temp can go well over 100!

The water gets up to temp quite quickly but the oil can take 10 miles to get up yo working temp.

I'd say so! These engines run rich when cold, so you get a build up of crap and soot in the exhaust etc. I feel these engines run better when given some. I live by; a redline a day, keeps the mechanic at bay.

Some people will say wait until the oil temp gets to 90. But I'd say anything above 70 will be safe. After a proper spanking you will find the oil temp can go well over 100!

The water gets up to temp quite quickly but the oil can take 10 miles to get up yo working temp.

 

 

oil temp goes up to 128 on track, 

 

when you do use it on track just make sure you drive it till it cools down until 100 ish.  Also water temp gauge lies anyway like they all do, if you compare the water temp to the actual obi feed you will see that 90c on gauge is usually from 60 to 100 .

 

Still least the oil temp is real on fabia's unlike BMW mini's with optional oil gauge, This worked out oil temp by a delayed feed from the water temp.

Thanks that helps. So I can give it a boot full on the national speed limit part of my commute as long as 70 or above oil temp?

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A Twincharger hardly needs special treatment starting in normal weather used in the UK @ National Speed limits.

 

If just a few minutes after starting off,

and as you leave the 30 mph limit you have someone up your jacksy and you want to boot it, then boot it.

 

The engine is not made of chocolate.

If you want to go to do 1/4 mile drags etc, maybe get the oil up to operating temperature first.

 

george

sorry, double posted.

Edited 20 September, 201411 yr by goneoffSKi