Hi all,

First post from a new member here.

I'm unfortunately giving my R32, which has given me nearly 4 years of fantastic motoring, back to the lease company in the next few weeks.

I've decided to buy my own car to replace it, which after a few deliberations led me to narrow my choice of cars down to just 2..

• Fabia vRS
  
• Seat Ibiza FR TDI

Having test driven both in the last few days, I think I prefer the fabia as I thought the interior quality of the seat looked poor to me. The ibiza had some advantages like climate and a better standard stereo, but I also thought the ride was harsh and the seats were uncomfortable.

My question to you all is: What would you buy, and is now a bad time to buy a new vRS? With the fabia being replaced soon I guess residuals aren't looking great? :confused:

Looking online the best price seems to be from drivethedeal.com

Predictably I'd say the Fabia . Residuals have been bomb proof so far and with it's mix of performance and low running costs, they should stay that way for a while. The only advantage I can see with the FR is that it will be rarer and more exclusive than the Fabia.

My previous car was a Seat and I lost a fortune on it. The build quality was a lot worst than the Skoda aswell, but the choice is yours and overall in 3 years there probably won't be a huge difference in costs. Buy the one you think will be best to live with day to day.

I've ordered a new vRS, picking it up on 1st of September. Current Fabia production doesn't end till December and imo it'll be 12 months at least until there is a new vRS....

If not more!

Thanks for the replies folks.

I've emailed my dealer to see if he'll match the online price.. (well i have to at least give him a chance!). If not i'll order one online ASAP.

Predictably my next posts will be tuning questions!!

You can always change the head unit, and have aircon ( I have managed quite well with just that during the hot weather).

It will be a change from an R32 to a 130 BHP diesel, hope it doesnt disapoint

By the sounds of it she won't be staying at 130 bhp for long!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the replies folks.

I've emailed my dealer to see if he'll match the online price.. (well i have to at least give him a chance!). If not i'll order one online ASAP.

Predictably my next posts will be tuning questions!!

Hi

I've just ordered mine from Drivethedeal, simlar spec. as yours, quoting October for delivery:(

The dealer I'm picking it up from thinks it may be sooner.

Mike

Residuals have been bomb proof so far and with it's mix of performance and low running costs, they should stay that way for a while.

Although now they are all getting traded in (at 3 years old) the 2nd hand prices will drop as buyers can afford to be more choosey Same thing happened with the Octy I vRS...

Chris

Amazingly my local dealer (Lightcliffe Skoda Huddersfield) got within £100 of the price from drivethedeal, so I ordered through them today.

They are quoting a 10 week wait tho... ah well.

Amazingly my local dealer (Lightcliffe Skoda Huddersfield) got within

Although now they are all getting traded in (at 3 years old) the 2nd hand prices will drop as buyers can afford to be more choosey Same thing happened with the Octy I vRS...

Chris

That makes sense - Mine will be three years old Mar 07 and I'm thinking of selling it within 6 months.

Nice one! Did you pick any options? I was quoted 10-12 weeks for mine and its just come in after 8 weeks not having it until 1st of September though...

Yeah picked most of the options, cos I couldn't really believe the saving on list! I got near enough a 12% discount if my maths is correct.

IIRC I picked, Cruise, Xenons, Heated Seats, ESP & Black Magic paint.

Didn't want the cd changer, cos I have my own mp3 head unit & sub to go in the car once it arrives.

Would be nice if it arrived in 8 weeks tho

What about the airbag deact switch? Its a worthwhile option, takes up a blank switch on the dash and will make the car more desireable come resale time...

What about the airbag deact switch? Its a worthwhile option, takes up a blank switch on the dash and will make the car more desireable come resale time...

I couldn't bring myself to pay for something which should be free..... :eek:

Good point about resale though, hadn't thought about that, as we have an Octy which is the family car I just assumed I wouldn't need it.

IIRC I picked' date=' Cruise, Xenons, Heated Seats, ESP & Black Magic paint.

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Same as mine apart from ESP.