Hey folks, There are quite a large number (100 of them!) 2017 Fabia 1.4 TDI 75  S estate car models coming up for sale at British Car Auctions this week.

 

I need to replace my aging Mk1 Fabia 1.9 TDi estate and am thinking of trying to get one. It looks like they probably all have DAB, would this be right? Most are listed with it and all are the 75 S model. They have a small infotainment screen. Did all 2017's have DAB? It's something I really want so I don't want to risk buying one that doesn't! 

 

Unfortunately the vehicles need a new first UK registration but I think I can handle this ok. They'll be a little bit gutless compared to my PD100 1.9 diesel but  guess economy will be excellent.

 

Thanks

I think not, let me know some VINs so I can check

 

Thanks but I don't have any full VIN's. I've just had another look at the listings. I'm in EdInburgh and I thought most were at Bedford and Birmingham however I see just now there are a dozen at Leeds BCA. Unlike Bedford and B'ham all the cars at Leeds are listed as having DAB so I imagine I'd be safe with one of those.

@silver50Have you got an account with BCA?

 

Lots at Dealers / traders for sale around the country.

Swing Radio.

 

Edited 7 January, 20233 yr by toot

Thanks. So a “swing” radio incorporates DAB?
 

Yes I spotted a couple myself on Autotrader. I’m guessing there was a last round of them not so long ago. This lot are all 2017’s too. Mileage varies a lot but many are 40-60,000. 
 

it appears the likes of the above 40,000 miler may only be circa £6000 (or a bit less) but used cars remain to fetch high prices so I’m not certain. 
 

Current prices have really put me off something newer. I quite fancied an Octavia but they seem pricey in relation to age.

Edited 7 January, 20233 yr by silver50

6 hours ago, silver50 said:

Hey folks, There are quite a large number (100 of them!) 2017 Fabia 1.4 TDI 75  S estate car models coming up for sale at British Car Auctions this week.

I need to replace my aging Mk1 Fabia 1.9 TDi estate and am thinking of trying to get one. It looks like they probably all have DAB, would this be right? Most are listed with it and all are the 75 S model. They have a small infotainment screen. Did all 2017's have DAB? It's something I really want so I don't want to risk buying one that doesn't! 

Unfortunately the vehicles need a new first UK registration but I think I can handle this ok. They'll be a little bit gutless compared to my PD100 1.9 diesel but  guess economy will be excellent.

 

As you can see in the charts below:

The 1.9TDI 100HP has less power and torque than the 1.4TDI 105HP CR engine.

The 1.9TDI 100HP engine has less power and torque than all of the remapped 1.4TDI 75HP/90HP/105HP CR engines.

All of the 1.4TDI 12-valve CR engines are really good.

 

Fabia MK1/MK2 1.9TDI 8-valve engine Pumpe-Duse PD

100HP/240Nm remaps to 140HP/320Nm

105HP/250Nm remaps to 140HP/320Nm

130HP/310Nm remaps to 165HP/365Nm

 

Fabia MK1/MK2 1.4TDI 6-valve engine Pumpe-Duse PD

70HP/155Nm remaps to 95HP/195Nm

75HP/195Nm remaps to 100HP/245Nm

80HP/195Nm remaps to 100HP/245Nm

 

Fabia MK3 1.4TDI 12-valve engine Common-Rail CR

75HP/210Nm remaps to 115HP/280Nm

90HP/230Nm remaps to 115HP/280Nm

105HP/250Nm remaps to 130HP/300Nm

 

Edited 8 January, 20233 yr by Carlston

6 hours ago, Carlston said:

 

As you can see in the charts below:

The 1.9TDI 100HP has less power and torque than the 1.4TDI 105HP CR engine.

The 1.9TDI 100HP engine has less power and torque than all of the remapped 1.4TDI 75HP/90HP/105HP CR engines.

All of the 1.4TDI 12-valve CR engines are really good.

 

Fabia MK1/MK2 1.9TDI 8-valve engine Pumpe-Duse PD

100HP/240Nm remaps to 140HP/320Nm

105HP/250Nm remaps to 140HP/320Nm

130HP/310Nm remaps to 165HP/365Nm

 

Fabia MK1/MK2 1.4TDI 6-valve engine Pumpe-Duse PD

70HP/155Nm remaps to 95HP/195Nm

75HP/195Nm remaps to 100HP/245Nm

80HP/195Nm remaps to 100HP/245Nm

 

Fabia MK3 1.4TDI 12-valve engine Common-Rail CR

75HP/210Nm remaps to 115HP/280Nm

90HP/230Nm remaps to 115HP/280Nm

105HP/250Nm remaps to 130HP/300Nm

 

That's interesting, thanks for the info.

Please note - I am not a mechanic or expert in anything.

 

Another point to be aware of from a 2006 to 2017 car is the battery state of charge, the more modern the more computer programs to get their knickers in a twist as the computers can play up with a car battery in a low state of charge even if the engine starts and the lights seem bright enough.

 

This could work to your advantage if warning lights and messages are showing only because the battery is in a low state of charge but many think as the car starts and the lights seem bright enough that it can't be the battery.  Conversely if the vehicles have been sitting around for a while then just driven very short show and park distances you may need to recharge the battery before plugging your scanner in to clear any error codes to see what codes remain after recharging and driving.

 

Edited 8 January, 20233 yr by nta16

The thing to bear in mind with BCA is if you've not got an account and aren't buying quite a bit off them, the fees can be more than the difference between the hammer price and buying one on a forecourt. 

50 minutes ago, StevesTruck said:

The thing to bear in mind with BCA is if you've not got an account and aren't buying quite a bit off them, the fees can be more than the difference between the hammer price and buying one on a forecourt. 

They’re trade only these days too and you can’t even view the cars. Have to rely on condition reports. All auctions are still fully only online too because you can’t attend a site which is a menace. 

Half the cars being we buy any car .com ones, I suppose they’re happy with it being trade only as are the trade.

 

I’ve a friend that can bid for me. 
 

Thanks for above re battery  power 

 

 

Edited 8 January, 20233 yr by silver50

Please note - I am not a mechanic or expert in anything.

 

Have you actually inspected and driven a 2017 Fabia 1.4 TDI 75  S Estate to see if it's the car for you and to see how much it varies from your 2006 1.9 TDI Estate?

 

ETA: Also consider the DPF now, the type of driving and your driving style.

 

"BCA Marketplace, formerly British Car Auctions, is a used vehicle marketplace.  It was listed on the London Stock Exchange until it was acquired by TDR Capital in November 2019." - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BCA_Marketplace

 

Edited 8 January, 20233 yr by nta16
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