Fabia Vrs SE 223 £3,050

[Steady Eddy]

Advertised for sale is my 2007 Fabia Vrs SE, I have owned the car since June 2011 and am the third owner. This has been an excellent car whilst I have owned it racking up many trouble free miles, but I now have need for a larger car.

 

For anyone unaware the Special Edition was intended as the final run from Skoda of the Mk I Fabia, it is finished in a limited edition race blue, with individually numbered full leather seats (mine is number 223). It also benefits from cruise control and a 6 cd changer as well as the standard equipment.

 

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The car had a full service history up until 124,508 miles after which point I began servicing it myself. Please note that I have been servicing my own cars for the last 14 years, and take far greater care than the average garage apprentice; I have also retained every invoice and piece of paperwork so the new owner can be assured that all scheduled work has been carried out:

 

12/01/08 – 17,355 – Inspection service

9/6/08 – 26,735 - Oil and filter service

20/12/08 - 37,827 – Inspection service, filters and brake fluid

30/5/09 – 48,996 – Oil and filter service

14/10/09 – 56,975 – Inspection service, cambelt and all sundries

07/06/10 – 75,610 – Inspection service, oil and all filters

19/7/2011 – 114,203 – Inspection service, oil and all filters

22/2/2012 – 124,508 – Inspection service, all filters, cambelt and all sundries

15/9/2012 – 133,875 – Oil and filter, new air filter and front brake discs and pads

27/4/2013 – 142,202 – Oil and filter, air filter, pollen filter, fuel filter and replacement coolant.

9/3/2014 – 152,761 - Oil and filter, air filter, pollen filter, fuel filter and wiper blades.

5/10/2014 – 162,372 - Oil and filter, air filter, pollen filter, fuel filter, replace gearbox oil and new rear discs and pads.

 

In addition to the scheduled maintenance the car has also received the following

 

20/04/2015 – Two new Falken front tyres

22/11/2013 – New drivers side foglight

11/9/2013 – New Bosch silver top battery

14/3/2012 – New coolant expansion tank

22/10/2011 – New heater resistor pack

 

The rear tyres have approx 4 – 5mm of tread left, and every piece of equipment works on the car as it should. No expense has been spared in the mechanical maintenance of the vehicle; the MOT is valid until 4/5/2016 with no advisories. I have retained every piece of paperwork relating to the vehicle in my ownership, with plenty of documentation also included prior to my purchase, and any potential purchaser is welcome to view this. I have the logbook, as well as the owner’s manual, both keys for the vehicle and the locking wheel nut key.

 

Current mileage is 169,523 this will increase as it is my primary vehicle. The car has been valeted today by myself, having been washed, prepared with a clay bar, and polished, the interior has also been cleaned and the leather treated.

 

Whilst I believe that mechanically the car is extremely sound, I have to be honest and say that the bodywork is tired; from a distance it still looks fantastic, but closer up you can see the marks it has picked up due to age and the mileage. I have taken photos of the significant marks, there are a couple of scrapes, the lacquer has peeled from the spoiler which is a common fault and someone clipped the passenger wing mirror (I have bought a replacement which will come with the car), in addition due to the high mileage the front of the car is stone chipped.

 

I did have the bodywork faults priced for repair at around £350, this was mostly spray work with a repair needed to the scrape by the rear wheelarch. However I never got round to carrying out the work, as I need the car on a daily basis. In addition the wheels are not in the best of condition with some minor curbing and lifting of the paint.

 

The interior is still in good condition, with only a couple of very minor marks to the leather, I have replaced the ashtray with a genuine Skoda cupholder, but I have retained the original part which will come with the car. Also included is a spare pair of front pads and a spare cabin vent (a common fault as they break when people use them incorrectly).

 

The Skoda 1.9 Tdi’s are renowned for their reliability. Economy is in the mid to high 40’s with general driving, and on a long run it will achieve 55mpg, the 6 speed gear box has long ratios and is perfect for cruising.

 

I have priced the car at £3,050 which I believe is fair given the age, condition and maintenance record. If you are interested in the vehicle, please call me (Edward) on 07875 424086 and I will be happy to arrange a viewing; I am not always able to get online to check messages, so a call is a much better way of contacting me. I have insurance on the vehicle, so I can offer to take any potential buyer on a test drive, however it will only be myself behind the wheel.

 

Lastly I believe I have been very honest in the listing, so could I ask that any potential buyers treat me in the same fashion. I am not a trade seller and my spare time is limited, so if you do arrange an appointment and you are unable to make it for any reason, please let me know.

 

Car is located in Hinckley Leicestershire

 

Many Thanks

 

Ed

[Steady Eddy]

Price dropped to £2,950 and listed on ebay.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Fabia-Vrs-Special-Edition-SE-/281708250380?

[Steady Eddy]

Now sold