Hi All,

 

I recently sold a classic hot hatch, a clio 172, a real minter tbh and bought myself something a little more modern, an Abarth 595 (140bhp)

 

As much as i love the car, the sound, the looks, the character and even the performance is just fine for me i just cannot get on with the driving position. I have adjusted my seat time and time again but i still find it painful on my right foot/ankle.

 

The seating and pedals are too high and i am now considering selling it after just a few months ownership.

 

The reason i am considering a fabia is because i just want something easy to drive with enough poke and a comfortable driving position, i also have a massive soft spot for Skoda's , never let me down. My wife and i have had 4 Skoda's between us over the last 7 years or so and i have never had to repair any of them! Just servicing, MOT tyres etc.

My wife drives an Octavia 1.4 tsi (140) and i must admit whenever i take it out i absolutely love it, a joy to drive so i really do think it maybe time for me to move away from the hot hatches and into something more comfortable although i have considered a 208 GTi as they could offer a bit of both at a very good price but seem unreliable on forums.

 

i am considering the 1.2 tsi , torque is pretty much the same as the Abarth, i'm not one to sprint away at the lights, ever.

 

I only cover 4k miles a year now - 10 mile round trip to work.

 

Do you think i may find the Fabia just that bit too boring i could i fall in love knowing that is just does everything right? It does seem to offer more than enough equipment. What does the stereo sound like?

 

How much more comfortable is the Octavia over the Fabia? 

 

I am looking to spend a max of 10k and there are mk3 octavia's around at that price with around 40k on the clock but obviously could get a great Fabia for this price.

 

Finally, any common issues with them? (Fabia 1.2 tsi)

 

Thanks for reading

 

 

 

 

Under £10,000 can get you a 2016 1.2 TSI 110ps which is a Belt not Timing chain. 

No real issues to worry about.  Good space.  

Drive some and be sure.

Edited 5 April, 20197 yr by Skoffski

24 minutes ago, Skoffski said:

Under £10,000 can get you a 2016 1.2 TSI 110ps which is a Belt not Timing chain. 

No real issues to worry about.  Good space.  

Drive some and be sure.

 

I've seen a couple of 2015 models i like, 1.2 TSI (110) could these be a problem? Or as long as i go for the Mk3 1.2 tsi then all ok?

 

Thanks