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Craig06Hunter Region, NSW
- 7 reviews
2016 Skoda Fabia 81TSI premium sport
So I was lucky enough to grab a pretty mint 2nd hand 08/'16 Fabia 81TSI (25,000km) Premium Sport for my daughters 1st car ($15k). This is the 1st time I have ventured into the Skoda brand owning VW, Audi and BMW in the past and present. Read a lot of reviews on the NJ Fabia and they are all generally really positive. Well I can say that these are all true as the Fabia is an absolutely brilliant car.
Good 2nd hand Fabia's are hard to find in Australia. I was contemplating at a few on Carsales for a number of weeks but they didn't last long an...Read more
d kept selling. I wanted to get the 1.2T (81kw/175Nm) premium sport as it had all the extra's above standard which we wanted ie Auto climate control, flat bottom leather steering wheel, sports suspension, arm rest, LED DRL, fog lights, proximity/keyless entry, push button start, 17" alloys, DAB+/Android Auto/Apple Car play touch screen media unit and information display, rear privacy glass, Auto headlights/wipers, cruise control. The Fabia has a lot of extra's above the VW Polo for it's price but is just missing the soft touch plastics/dash but that's not a real concern as it's so well put together. Not a single creak or rattle whilst driving. So the Fabia's big plus is that it runs on min' 95 Ron and has such amazing fuel efficiency. The 1.2L turbo is a dream for city driving and goes pretty damn well on the freeways as well. The sports suspension is slightly firm and works well with the handling. It comes with a pretty generous 330L boot which is bigger than the Polo and A1 however the rear seats lowered does not make a completely flat load space. The Fabia comes with spacesaver spare tyre.
Purchased in February 2021 at private for $15,000.00.
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stephyGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 14 reviews
Skoda say it is clever. It sure is!
I am amazed by my wagon with the sports pack. It has a fabulous pick up for a small car. Never hesitates even tho it is set to turn off the engine when stationary. Corners magnificently very stable on the road. Fuel economy fabulous and I am using 95 octane. The car tells you about everything including tyre pressure. Yes how many Ks you got for ur tank of petrol. It is a green car and i am so glad I bought it as if the government decide to put guzzlers off the road this won't go!!!! I never wanted electric windows but you can turn them o...Read more
ff it problem kids in the back. Nothing has been forgotten. Parcel hooks for my bags in the back, and mesh to stop things rolling around. Pockets and nooks for everything. Even an umbrella under the front seat. It does everything including remind you to take ur phone when exiting vehicle. All my numbers come up on the screen. It is user friendly, the exterior finish is superb and so is the design. I never expected it to be this good, Soda have won me over. Skoda had requested a factory review but it was too soon to evaluate the car. Thanks Josh.Purchased in January 2021 at Peninsula Skoda for $24,600.00.
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hardijoh
- 2 reviews
A well balanced car with great build quality
Firstly I must confess this is my fourth Skoda. I have owned a 2009 Skoda Superb 125 TDI which was faultless. I now own a Skoda Superb Outdoor (125 TDI 4x4 wagon) which is an amazing vehicle which I have owned for 3 years now, with nil issues. I recently bought a Skoda Kodiaq 132 TSI SUV which is another great vehicle. I have recently bought a new Skoda Fabia my18 which my wife has had for about 2 weeks. This little vehicle certainly punches above its weight division. The 3 cylinder engine is more than adequate and the economy is getting better...Read more
as the engine runs in (only done about 300 kms) currently averaging 5.3 l/100kms. The car is very well put together with no rattles what so ever. We have the 81kw three cylinder engine combined with the 7 speed DSG. The car is optioned with the premium sports pack which adds many nice to have features. The ride can be a little twitchy around Melbourne metro roads (poor standard) as this setup comes with 17” alloy wheels and sports suspension. But the advantage of this setup comes to the forefront once you pick up speed and are negotiating country and twisty roads. This little car handles really well. So we are very happy with our Fabia to date. .
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sunohSydney
- 4 reviews
Nice stylish car
Got this car because wanted something different and also it has a very good safety rating. The look of the Skoda Fabia and the interior looks very stylish and some of the features include bluetooth, reversing camera and smartlink, which can connect to android smartphones. I find the engine a bit noisy, but overall when driving the car it performs well. It is a good sized car, not too big and not too small. So far, happy with the Fabia.
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fruit.saladSydney
- 4 reviews
Great First Car
The Skoda Fabia comes highly recommended for those looking for a first car, or another option to the Suzuki Swift/Toyota Yaris/VW Polo. It is well built and styled nicely both inside and out, especially with the sports interior. It is basic on the inside, but does not look overly bare. The car is also well insulated, so when driving it is quite smooth. The engine is also very quiet, and the steering is light.
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JimGold coast
- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
Gearbox Problems!!! Beware!!!
My Skoda Fabia III is 7 months old. It required the mechatronics replaced after 4 months under warranty and again more Gearbox faults. Very dissapointed. I have lost my faith in the Skoda brand. Quite rattly in front end over speed bumps when travelling slow. No leg room in back.
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AnastasiaSkenes Creek
- 2 reviews
Very Exciting car! even though hardly known!
This Skoda is a replacement of a large Peugeot which we lost after an accident. Although this Skoda is a smaller car which I need to get used to, I love all of the safety features and all the innovative technology. Getting used to the car slowing down when I am approaching a car on the same lane, also stopping at the traffic light, a feature which a lot of people do not like, but I do, the great media options, the acrylic roof and the internal look - quite sporty. My only negative point is that I feel the suspension not as smooth as my previo...Read more
us car. But all in all, a great car to purchase at a very reasonable price and drive. And finally, not the run of the mill - I always seem to be the only one on the road driving it!! I feel very special. January 5th 2022 Update: Skoda, Fabia - 18 months later Still pleased with my little Fabia, some points to mention, the boot is quite small, the suspension is not the best if you are travelling on rough roads as we are, so it is far from.a smooth ride, the GPS does not allow keywords so not able to enter for example "Melbourne Airport", But as previously mentioned, if anyone is into music, you get great sound.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Awesome Car
Done 48000 kms since purchased 2 years ago.
Not a single issue. A pleasure to drive.
Despite what many people think, no DSG concerns and servicing reasonable.
Has been excellent on the tyres and fuel economy close to the pre-purchase figures. Definitely would recommend anyone buy one of these.
Definitely looks more sporty that Polo equivalent and for a lot less :)
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ShenanigansBrisbane
- 35 reviews
- 2 likes
Great little car.
There's plenty of reviews out there already for this car, so I'll try and focus on a few things that are not generally covered.
I've only had the car for a week or so, so this is more about early impressions.
Firstly, being of European origin does mean you have to get used to a few things that are different to most non-European cars sold in Australia. The indicators are on the left stalk, wipers on the right; the headlight switch is on the dash, not on the right hand stalk. Not a problem, but something to get used to.
I have the 66tsi ...Read more
base model hatch with the non-projector headlights (H4 bulbs), and they are surprisingly good. Getting in and out of the car is unexpectedly awkward - a combination of low seats and a narrow-ish front door opening. Older folks or those with mobility issues might struggle more than in some other cars.2 comments
Another update: now done 16,000km and the car is still great, but a couple of issues have surfaced. The dealer has been unable to rectify the squeaky / grabby rear brakes. I'll give them one more crac... Read more
k at it before I approach Skoda Australia and complain about the dealer. Also an intermittent fault with one of the DRL's - again the dealer failed to rectify. And finally the driver's side door seal is split. Only just noticed this so will give the dealer a chance to rectify. As a side note I did finally receive a welcome letter and glossy info booklet from Skoda Australia - 7 months after purchasing the vehicle. Oh well, it's the thought that counts... :-)Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Phil MelGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Great car.
Great car all round.
I got the Premium estate with the sunroof.
The boot is surprisingly large even with the back seats up, has storage bits everywhere... and a bin.
Android Auto/iCar head unit works great meaning you have everything from your phone on your dashboard (well everything you need when you drive).
the ride is firm but comfortable, with the wheels being at the corners it drives like a go-kart and the 1.2t engine is great.
I am always getting people saying "nice car" when they jump in (I think its the sunroof that does it).
The only thing I don't like is the hand brake location. it could have been better situated as the center console gets in the way a bit, though that's the only thing I don't like, and its a small thing
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Just an update to my above review...
I've had the car for just over 4 months now and travelled 8000km. ... Read more
It's still awkward to get in and out of - can't really do anything about that though. The engine has freed up quite noticeably, and the fuel economy has been outstanding; my long-term average is 5.0 L/100km The rear suspension still squeaks when coming to a stop - the dealer seemed to think this was normal but I'll push it at the 15000km service and see what they say. I've sorted the issue with Android Auto and Google Maps (navigation). It was a problem with my phone's settings, not the car. Otherwise it's still a fabulous value little car, and remains great to drive. My only other thought is for Skoda Australia, who seem to take a remarkably hands-off approach to customer satisfaction. I've only received one communication from them (a phone call asking me how I liked my new car, received before I had actually taken delivery - oops). For a brand that is still building itself in Australia, I would have thought a little more new customer follow up to help build some brand loyalty would be in order. When I purchased my new Nissan I received plenty of contact, including key rings, pens etc. I've received not a peep out of Skoda Australia.