Graeme
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Registered: 26th Jul 04
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So what do poeple think to them?
There a 1.9 TDI engine 130bhp easily remaped to 160bhp
Have mentioned to a few people im wanting one and it still seems the carry a bad name for the un educated few.
Been reading up a bit on them and personally i think there cool and a nice fast`ish car. Have only driven one round my works yard but has anyone driven one for some good distance?
what did you think or it?
with a little modding could easily look like this aswell which kinda turns me on 
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
Location: St. Helens
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John had one and he raved about it, I was going to buy one but they were too dear at the time.
My car is about the same as a VRs speed wise so its not a slow car, good on juice, can look good ect..... I like them
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sand-eel
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
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if they had a VW badge on them it would be absolutely fine, the name skoda hasn't totally become " a good make to have", to people that are not in the know about them.
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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
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u2u Steve? 
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
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Id have 1.Comments about Skodas etc are from the 90s and should be left theyr.
Go for it.With a set of wheels and a nice drop they can be very nice cars.
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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stuart_hatch on e38 (who is now called Phunk) had an awesome grey one on Borbets, but he's deleted all the pics of it 
16 by 9 Borbet As look amazing on them
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corsa_nation
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Registered: 27th Dec 04
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They are ace. I have an Ibiza with the same engine as a VRS and it performs beautifully with that added bonus of only sipping the fuel!
I'd deffo go for one, it has the practicality of 5 doors for when you need it, decent build quality and reliability, a good load of grunt as standard and will easily remap to 170 - then with mods way past that.
Lowered, Octavia vrs mk1 wheels and it looks sweet.
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
Location: South East Kent Drives: E46 M3
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I think they are great little cars, only reason I didn't get one is because I am only 20 so don't want a diesel car, I'd definetly consider them, they have lots of potential
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Graeme
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Registered: 26th Jul 04
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ok, there is a cheap one with a small amount of damage and scratches, nothing for me to sort out so i might have to go look at that.
just need rid of my car.
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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They are going for a very good price, my mate just picked un 04 plate one up for 4.5k or something like that.
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Matt H
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Nice cars, interiors let them down though
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tom_simes
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I love them - if all goes to plan with my job, I'll be having one in the summer to use daily, so the Corsa can be played with instead.
I didn't realise they were quite that cheap either Graham 
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Graeme
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Registered: 26th Jul 04
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some people are asking silly money for them but there also some realistsic people out there that know the true value of them.
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Fraser Young
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I had one for about 2 and half years. Reliable 190bhp.
Great fun. Bit dated looking now. Interior hard to keep clean. And as much as you dont let it get to you the skoda thing gets many jokes!
A great car though, I really did like mine. 
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Fraser Young
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Registered: 26th Dec 02
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In fact; mine for sale still
http://www.motordepot.co.uk/car-supermarket/42184_used_skoda_fabia+diesel+hatchback_1.9+tdi+pd+130+vrs+5dr.htm
If anyone on here buys it, I will send the OBDII map tool to change maps. (Switched back to standard to trade in)!
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RS6
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Registered: 5th Nov 03
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great cars now!
why they still run with skoda as the name is behond me
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Graeme
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Registered: 26th Jul 04
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do they use the same engines as mk4 golfs?
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
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My dads got a 06plate one, with about 80k on and its going on strong!
Get a good set of wide wheels on,, slammed, debadged and a LCR splitter and 
Edit: I don't get why people say, I wouldn't have one, im too young. I turned 18 the other week and I would have one. I love just being able to put your foot down in any gear and it will pull! Also remember, more doors, more whores!
[Edited on 17-01-2009 by antnee]
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
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quote:
Originally posted by Graeme
do they use the same engines as mk4 golfs?
yup the PD130 engine, used in just about every VAG car between 2000-2005
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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In terms of your long distance question, a user on here did some kind of Gumball thing and he didn't have any complaints.
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antnee
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My dad does about 600miles a week (4days of commuting) and he has no problems
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Novaneil
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
In terms of your long distance question, a user on here did some kind of Gumball thing and he didn't have any complaints.
That was me I've had mine for nearly 2 years and absolutely love it. Check my Build Thread for loads of pics and info about the Mod's i've done. Or go to Briskoda.co.uk for more info on them 
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IvIarkgraham
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i dont like them at all
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Badgersport
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I had a PD130 in my Seat Ibiza. Can only comment on the engine as i have never driven the VRS.
Mine was stage one remapped and produced 175bhp and 308lb ft of torque.
I am currently on the look out for either a VRS or Ibiza TDI. Reason i went for the Ibiza was it was slightly cheaper, the vrs seem to hold there money.
Ste
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Jambo
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red ones look good. Interior is garish (seats) but dash looks good.
I wouldnt mind one as an economical hatch, but its a 5door diesel so not going to set the world on fire
Think Steve put Fabia wheels on his? Looked 20x better
They do a blue colour similar to Arden blue which is nice
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