seen as this is a hot topic for most of us with the new fabia around the corner,

what enhancements would you like to have over the older generation?,

what would you alter from the old model?

what new features would you like to see?

for me, better handling as standard, different coloured seats (maybe half leather), 170 bhp derv engine....

Be nice to go 40,000 miles without major repairs to the transmission or engine.

I know it's a lot to ask for but you never know

ESP as standard, to leave it out in a fast hatch is stupid! (standard on punto sporting, C2 VTS, suziki swift ect) criminal.... (for that matter standard on all new cars, doesn't cost that much anymore, and insurers statistics state it would save 30% of fatal accidents!)

Be nice to go 40,000 miles without major repairs to the transmission or engine.

I know it's a lot to ask for but you never know

As above: With also:

Less front heavy feel,

Smoother and generally improved gear change,

dashboard that doesn't mark so easy,

Choice of seat colours that are more practical and hardwearing

A cup holder in the dash

Not having to visit the dealer 20 times in 2 years for endless faults.

Sharper brakes,

A Toyota badge on the bonnet because I wouldn't have another Skoda Fabia if someone else paid for it.

Bluetooth

Heated windscreen

I would like blue tooth mobile phone compatibility as standard.

Wing mirrors with the line down them, that give you extra view.

Front strut bar as standard.In Skoda green.

PD160 Air intake pipe as standard.

Octavia VRS badge on the front as standard.

Chechlosavakian no plate style as standard.

A chrome tax disc holder as standard.

A pimped up HI Fi system as an option.

150 BHP as standard with the option to remap.

Bigger brakes.

Jabbba ARB as standard.

Tom Tom sat nav as standard.

Your own personal mechanic as standard,

Oh and Bupa Health insurance included...

For the new Fabia vRS (in no particular order):

Rear ARB or equivalent as standard (eliminate roll so it feels more like a vRS)

more paintwork colour choices inc. unique vRS colours

more interior/upholstery choices

slicker, shorter gearchange

312 mm brakes as standard (to inspire more confidence in stopping ability)

FMIC as standard (make the most of available power & may remove the need for remap in many cases)

... for

Be nice to go 40,000 miles without major repairs to the transmission or engine.

I know it's a lot to ask for but you never know

I must be very lucky then, mines on 48K and next Wednesday will be the first time its been in for any other work apart from servicing (rear door seals are being done) and to be honest I really give the car a hell of a lot of stick on a daily basis!

I think they new fabia should have paint that doesn’t come of if it rains to hard

oh and a 2.o tfsi engine, brakes/suspension to cope with this

Electric rear windows as standard..

Electronic Climate Control too.

Handling would be nice...

Lighter, particularly the front end.

More clearance under the sump to allow more front suspension travel.

Less crashy ride.

More sporty handling, no nosediving on the brakes. Less understeer, more front/rear balance please.

Less bland dash. Would like colours and textures other than differing shades of black plastic.

J.

170 TDi from the Octavia or the new TSi petrol as an alternative.

Standard ESP

More tuned suspension

Better stereo and speakers inc. Sub in rear.

Less gap between the wheel arch and the tyres.

Proper climate control

Deffinately Bluetooth

A heated front screen, it's about time.

No more than £14000 otr.

Waterproof?

Waterproof?

:rofl:

Assuming the new Fabia will be waterproof and won't have as many apparently inherent design problems (which incidentally classic car mags often refer to as 'character') I'd like to see:

All the existing options plus:

Climate Control

ESP as standard.

MP3 compatible audio.

Steering wheel audio controls.

Bluetooth phone connection.

Centre armrest.

Part-leather seats.

More trim options (or just plain black).

Electric rear windows.

2.0 TDI or 150BHP 20v Turbo petrol.

Sunset glass.

More colour choice.

Better brakes.

Better suspension.

Less road noise.

That should do it. When can I have one then?

Cut outs for airbags rather than blowing hole through the dash

Doors that dont leak please.

electric rear windows as std

front console bushes that last longer than 27k

anti mooing brakes

the option of non leather seats that are any colour other than white

no stuttttttttering blt engine

2.0tdi pd 170bhp would be nice

some kind or rear ARB

similar stealth body styling to the mk1 vrs

white and blue as a colour option

Doors that dont leak please.

electric rear windows as std

front console bushes that last longer than 27k

anti mooing brakes

the option of non leather seats that are any colour other than white

no stuttttttttering blt engine

2.0tdi pd 170bhp would be nice

some kind or rear ARB

similar stealth body styling to the mk1 vrs

white and blue as a colour option

an option of a similar system to the golf 4 motion ie 4x4.

When I get into the passenger side seat a button on my combat type trousers gets caught on the cil guard. Very annoying, and something Skoda should look into.

That should do it. When can I have one then?

I think they already make one .... check out the Seat Ibiza :P

Chris

Push start button? or is this a bit OTT?

6 gears on the 1.9TDi and 130bhp out of it on a non-VRS estate. Better lateral support on the seats. A stereo that plays MP3 CDRs and has a 1/8th inch jack input for MP3 players or similar. And available in sparkly blue.

A bit less torque steer when hooliganing it up wouldn't go amiss either.

I like that.

Most importantly, the 12v powersupply (read cig lighter plug) in a useful place near the windscreen where sat nav cables CAN REACH!!!!!!

and 2 VRS, 1.9 tdi 130bhp, and the 2.0 tdi 170bhp.

Seats which dont show dirt easily and are easier to clean.

Hi Guys

Two things I would change (or improve)

Controls for the radio on the steering wheel

A button or switch to open the boot when the engine is running

Loads of times I have had to switch the engine off and take the key out the ignition to open the boot.

This is for security I would imagine but it's such a pain in the rear

Oh sorry...and a cup holder in the front dash