Bullet Proof SRi
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May not be to everyones taste, however what are your thoughts on them, are they reliable or known for trouble
What about running costs
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nathy_87
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Registered: 14th Aug 08
Location: West Mids. Drives: Škoda Fabia VRS 5J
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My favorite topic. 
I bought one in Feb. Absolutly love it. Running costs aren't bad being a 1.4 tsi engine. Full tank will last me a week and abit with bit of hooning around. Tax is quite cheap Ł136/year also.
7speed DSG gearbox lvoe it, cant tell it's changing gear) so it's Semi-Auto. 47ltr tank (about Ł50 to fill). Can't go wrong.
Mine:
 
HTH
Anything else.
[Edited on 15-05-2012 by nathy_87]
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chrisritch
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Can I ask why you have blurred out the numberplate when you have it on clear show in your avatar
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nathy_87
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I haven't just done that honest. 
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Bullet Proof SRi
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What sort of mpg you getting mate short juorneys and town driving
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nathy_87
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35-40. it's good for what it is.
And on Mways I stick the Cruise control on and if I need to overtake just put my foot down. You'll love it if you do get one.
[Edited on 15-05-2012 by nathy_87]
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smcGSI16V
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I think they are horrid cars to look at. The old Fabia looked better. The whole black roof thing and the way it's designed looks shit and an after thought. And the side profile is terrible.
[Edited on 15-05-2012 by smcGSI16V]
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adiohead
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Front and back look nice, but side-on is a bit weird due to the rear quarter.
I do like them, but prefer the looks of the Ibiza Cupra/Bocanegra and Polo GTI.
Heard internet horror stories about the engine though.
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stevenc89
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would rather the ibiza cupra or boucanegra (sp)
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nathy_87
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quote:
Originally posted by adiohead
Heard internet horror stories about the engine though.
Go on....
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SteveoBC
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quote:
Originally posted by smcGSI16V
I think they are horrid cars to look at. The old Fabia looked better. The whole black roof thing and the way it's designed looks shit and an after thought. And the side profile is terrible.
[Edited on 15-05-2012 by smcGSI16V]
im of the same opinion, saw one driving the other way into work, looks too tall if that makes sense, looking more like a people mover than a hatchback, not my cup of tea at all, much preferred the old shape
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sc0ott
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Very ugly cars.
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silvercorsabee
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quote:
Originally posted by sc0ott
Very ugly cars.
+1
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CORSA NUT
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I remember first seeing one in work. It was the same colour as the top pic and I thought it looked really nice in the flesh.
Never did get to drive a VRS properly but the salesman all said it was awful on fuel 
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pow
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47 litres does not cost Ł50 to fill 
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nathy_87
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@Corsa Nut: Was he driving around in 'S' all the time. Mines acceptable no differnece to any other car I've driven.
@pow: Around that then. Jeeze you picky little shit. 
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smcGSI16V
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Ł63ish really is about Ł50.
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nathy_87
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meh.
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smcGSI16V
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Corsa_Sport21
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Not a fan of the looks, side profile as said looks wrong. Looks long and thin, and kinda like it would tip over easy.
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Bullet Proof SRi
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i quite like them i have heard a few bad things about them eating through oil.
I was also told that round town id be lucky to get 24 mpg.
so just looking for more info
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rossnomore
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I dont like the look of them at all IMO. They just look strange, much preffer the older ones. I dont know what look they were aiming for with the new one
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whitter45
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oil consumption can be an issue but again its hit and miss
I know someone who has to put in a litre of oil every 2000 miles - but the dealer states thats within design limits of 1500 to 6000 miles for oil top ups
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kennySRi
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I don't think there is an uglier car out at the moment and for that reason i wouldnt care how good or not the car actually is.
Get an older one imo.
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rossnomore
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quote:
Originally posted by kennySRi
I don't think there is an uglier car out at the moment and for that reason i wouldnt care how good or not the car actually is.
Get an older one imo.
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