Skoda Fabia 1.2 MPI

AdvaithC · 7th July 2008, 17:18

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

Quite surprised that Skoda actually launched an underpowered 1.2 P.

My bad - let me clarify please. I did not mean to intend the 1200cc one is desperately under powered. Actually its got 70 bhp which is quite decent (Fusion diesel: 68bhp, Honda city: 76bhp).

What I meant was the car has got such solid feeling that unknowingly one expects a super peppy engine which it is not. In fact in a body like other smal cars, no one would have noticed it though.

My test drive was limited to the city roads and here I did not feel any lack of power: both during driving and also at traffic posts/ busy spots - to move the car at low speeds.

karanraheja · 7th July 2008, 21:11

@AdvaithC- I guess most of the people have given the feedback that the 1.2 P does lack some power. For a hatchback for 6lac+ we do expect some power apart from the goodies. Is it noisy ?

CBlazer · 7th July 2008, 23:30

Netchef: Sir, I'm sorry for the long delay in posting my review. Finally decided to add my two cents.

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Originally Posted by AdvaithC

My bad - let me clarify please. I did not mean to intend the 1200cc one is desperately under powered. Actually its got 70 bhp which is quite decent (Fusion diesel: 68bhp, Honda city: 76bhp).

AdvaithC: I too found the 1.2 to be adequate for city driving. The numbers on paper don't matter much though.

The dealer here was trying to sell me the 85 bhp /132 Nm argument (on the 1.4). I would never have doubted it had I not driven it. This is one reason I can't understand how people buy cars without a TD.

AdvaithC · 8th July 2008, 00:55

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

@AdvaithC- I guess most of the people have given the feedback that the 1.2 P does lack some power. For a hatchback for 6lac+ we do expect some power apart from the goodies. Is it noisy ?

Nothing noticeable. I did race the car once and there too it was ok. In fact I felt the engine was getting smooth as I pepped it up.

I agree with you though. 100 bhp with a four cylinder setup would have been the perfect choice for this car at its current price....something like the VW Polo hatch (I drove it in the US and it rocks!).

Or may be Skoda wants to position Fabia as a choice for city couple looking for something niche than the average Swift or i10. In that area Fabia scores a perfect 10.

Sacrosanct · 8th July 2008, 09:09

[quote=CBlazer;895196]I too found the 1.2 to be adequate for city driving. The numbers on paper don't matter much though. quote]

While on the performance point. Both Fifth gear & Top gear in there reviews of fabia have said that the 1.2P is the most fun to drive in the lot.

netchef · 8th July 2008, 11:46

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Originally Posted by CBlazer

Netchef: Sir, I'm sorry for the long delay in posting my review. Finally decided to add my two cents.

...I can't understand how people buy cars without a TD.

CBlazer: No worries, Sir. Glad to hear from you whenever the muse grabs you.

BTW I'm one of those 'loonies' who can and do buy cars without a TD. Trusting or daft- you decide.
The TAFE people hadn't a vehicle for me to TD, so I merely sat in a customer's Fabia, started it and listened to the the engine, but refused to engage the trans (not fair to the unknown customer -I wouldn't like anyone driving my machine without my permission; also didn't want to put the TAFE chaps in a spot).

The same thing when I bought my previous car- this time used. It was a Cielo and I negotiated a price over the phone without even SEEING the car! Believe that? I liked the sound of the owner- then CEO of a big pharmaceutical company, and trusted him fully. Since that car was financed, I waited till the monies were through, then rode up to his house and collected the car- YES, without a TD!!

Some people, I tell yer

AdvaithC · 8th July 2008, 12:27

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Originally Posted by netchef

BTW I'm one of those 'loonies' who can and do buy cars without a TD

On the other hand my wife teases me I am doing too much research for a car.

sridharps · 8th July 2008, 13:05

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Originally Posted by netchef

BTW I'm one of those 'loonies' who can and do buy cars without a TD. Trusting or daft- you decide.

The same thing when I bought my previous car- this time used. It was a Cielo and I negotiated a price over the phone without even SEEING the car! Believe that? I liked the sound of the owner- then CEO of a big pharmaceutical company, and trusted him fully. Since that car was financed, I waited till the monies were through, then rode up to his house and collected the car- YES, without a TD!!

Some people, I tell yer

Well, incredible, I must say- especially to buy an used car w/o a TD! Anyway, things worked out for you and that is good!

GTO · 8th July 2008, 13:46

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Originally Posted by netchef

It was a Cielo and I negotiated a price over the phone without even SEEING the car!

Some people, I tell yer

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Originally Posted by AdvaithC

On the other hand my wife teases me I am doing too much research for a car.

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Originally Posted by sridharps

Well, incredible, I must say- especially to buy an used car w/o a TD! Anyway, things worked out for you and that is good!

Thats nothing compared to BHPian "nutmello". He bought a car from the Team-BHP marketplace in 4 SMS'!! Link to thread.

sridharps · 8th July 2008, 14:22

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Originally Posted by GTO

Thats nothing compared to BHPian "nutmello". He bought a car from the Team-BHP marketplace in 4 SMS'!! Link to thread.

Goodness!! I went through the thread and was shocked!! The entire story is a bit weird..only sms-es from both sides..Even if 1.55 L was matter of small concern to them! Well You never ceased to be amazed in life..

iraghava · 8th July 2008, 14:50

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Originally Posted by netchef

BTW I'm one of those 'loonies' who can and do buy cars without a TD. Trusting or daft- you decide.

Some people, I tell yer

Well that's a 'Loony' case for me!

I can never buy a car without a proper TD & even force my Mother & friends to TD cars before they buy them. Has saved me from getting abused after the purchase many a time when they didn't like the car while taking the TD & ultimately rejected it!

netchef · 8th July 2008, 17:38

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Originally Posted by AdvaithC

On the other hand my wife teases me I am doing too much research for a car.

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Originally Posted by sridharps

Well, incredible, I must say- especially to buy an used car w/o a TD! Anyway, things worked out for you and that is good!

Serendipity over grey cells.

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Originally Posted by GTO

Thats nothing compared to BHPian "nutmello".

Ha ha. And the Oscar (no pun intended) goes to Nutmello!

iRaghava:
Whew. How's the new car running BTW, Sir?

joseph5600 · 8th July 2008, 18:41

What is the expected Fuel Efficiency for both 1.2 and 1.4 Petrol? How about diesel?

iraghava · 8th July 2008, 20:17

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Originally Posted by netchef

iRaghava:
Whew. How's the new car running BTW, Sir?

In the workshop right now Rajiv sir. Some uncleji banged into it while she was parked & damaged the driver's door & front fender. Should have her back by Thursday.

netchef · 9th July 2008, 10:47

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Originally Posted by iraghava

In the workshop right now Rajiv sir. Some uncleji banged into it while she was parked & damaged the driver's door & front fender. Should have her back by Thursday.

iraghava: That's a real pity, Sir-my commisserations. She barely a toddler. I've heard tales of the traffic conditions in your neck-of-the-country.

Can't even say 'drive safe' any more- need to make that 'park safe'!

(Thread Owner: sorry for being off topic, but when you meet an old friend...)

7th July 2008, 21:11	#32
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	@AdvaithC- I guess most of the people have given the feedback that the 1.2 P does lack some power. For a hatchback for 6lac+ we do expect some power apart from the goodies. Is it noisy ?
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Sacrosanct BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 29 Thanked: 7 Times	[quote=CBlazer;895196]I too found the 1.2 to be adequate for city driving. The numbers on paper don't matter much though. quote] While on the performance point. Both Fifth gear & Top gear in there reviews of fabia have said that the 1.2P is the most fun to drive in the lot.
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8th July 2008, 18:41	#43
joseph5600 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 113 Thanked: Once	What is the expected Fuel Efficiency for both 1.2 and 1.4 Petrol? How about diesel?
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