Skoda Fabia Diesel : First impression & brief test drive

rrnsss · 25th January 2008, 00:07

I think it is more than an "edge" . I think it is as wide as a "ledge" . Skoda fabio is clearly overpriced

skmami · 26th January 2008, 08:29

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Originally Posted by rrnsss

I think it is more than an "edge" . I think it is as wide as a "ledge" . Skoda fabio is clearly overpriced

Which is why I am getting my booking money 50K back on Monday. Gave the application already.

BUSA · 26th January 2008, 12:25

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Originally Posted by skmami

If I understand the accent correctly... He says it cannot beat neither Renault nor Corsa but worth buying may be because it is cheap.

The Only thing it is not in India. So since its overpriced, its not worth buying.

skmami - Which car are you buying then?

kolimuttai · 27th January 2008, 23:13

So I have to wait for punto :(

skmami · 28th January 2008, 07:16

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Originally Posted by BUSA

skmami - Which car are you buying then?

That is a million dollar question.

To be frank I have not decided yet. My next option is, Honda CVT but it does not have neither airbags nor ABS.

I wish Grande Punto was here. Please can you make some recommendations.

iraghava · 28th January 2008, 09:51

Saw a white one parked in GK day before yesterday, not impressive at all. Looks too similar to the Swift & too over priced looking at what they're offering for the money.

Skmami - Why not the SX4 Zxi? Seems you want safety equipment as top priority.

rev up.. · 28th January 2008, 11:41

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Saw a white one parked in GK day before yesterday, not impressive at all. Looks too similar to the Swift & too over priced looking at what they're offering for the money.

what are you saying? i have seen quite a few fabias by now. how does it look like a swift? swift is broad. fabia is narrow and long. and all hatchbacks look a bit like each other anyway. doesnt the swift look like a cheap replica of the mini?

white fabia-everytime i look at one, it looks more and more gorgeous. i found it the best of the best. did not like the silver one though.

NIP · 28th January 2008, 12:47

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Originally Posted by rev up..

what are you saying? i have seen quite a few fabias by now. how does it look like a swift? swift is broad. fabia is narrow and long. and all hatchbacks look a bit like each other anyway. doesnt the swift look like a cheap replica of the mini?

hmm...nice observation. here's what i think: swift is a cheap copy of the mini. maybe. but fabia is a cheaper copy of the swift, and looks like they screwed up with it badly.

now hows that for another POV ?

nishantgandhi · 28th January 2008, 12:53

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Originally Posted by hitinv

the dealers are mentioning that the deliveries would start only by end April...Any idea..

Deliveries have already started. My uncle bought the top end model for 7.4 lacs (on road Mumbai) and got delivery 4 days ago

Thad E Ginathom · 28th January 2008, 13:38

I think the looks aspect is always going to be down to personal taste. No point in arguing about it.

bhp · 28th January 2008, 14:20

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Deliveries have already started. My uncle bought the top end model for 7.4 lacs (on road Mumbai) and got delivery 4 days ago

is it a petrol engine at 7.4 on road mumbai....

the diesel range starts at 7.5 to 8.96 on road mumbai as specified in some other thread as well

nishantgandhi · 28th January 2008, 14:44

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Originally Posted by bhp

is it a petrol engine at 7.4 on road mumbai....

the diesel range starts at 7.5 to 8.96 on road mumbai as specified in some other thread as well

Its a diesel version

bhp · 28th January 2008, 15:08

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Its a diesel version

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Visited the Skoda showroom today.

On Road Prices Mumbai:

Diesel
Active - 7.00
Classic - 7.42
Ambiente - 8.34
Elegance - 8.96

posted by R.P.M

R.P.M · 28th January 2008, 17:47

@ nishantgandhi : No one on the forum would be complaining so much if the onroad price of the top end diesel was 7.5L.

top end diesel costs 8.96 onroad mumbai.

nishantgandhi · 28th January 2008, 21:17

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Deliveries have already started. My uncle bought the top end model for 7.4 lacs (on road Mumbai) and got delivery 4 days ago

My apologies. I havent yet seen his car and just believed his word. I guess he must have bought the Classic model which is at INR 7.42 lacs. For a guy at 72 years, I guess a factory fitted MP3 player, power windows etc qualify as 'top end'

25th January 2008, 00:07	#181
rrnsss BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 397 Thanked: 346 Times	I think it is more than an "edge" . I think it is as wide as a "ledge" . Skoda fabio is clearly overpriced
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kolimuttai BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: BLR \| Chennai Posts: 108 Thanked: 14 Times	So I have to wait for punto :(
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28th January 2008, 09:51	#186
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Saw a white one parked in GK day before yesterday, not impressive at all. Looks too similar to the Swift & too over priced looking at what they're offering for the money. Skmami - Why not the SX4 Zxi? Seems you want safety equipment as top priority.
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Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,447 Times	I think the looks aspect is always going to be down to personal taste. No point in arguing about it.
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R.P.M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 200 Thanked: 26 Times	@ nishantgandhi : No one on the forum would be complaining so much if the onroad price of the top end diesel was 7.5L. top end diesel costs 8.96 onroad mumbai.
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