Hi all,
Just wanted to say hello and get some experiences of members.
I come from a Skoda Fabia MKII Vrs (owned for 15 months) but to be honest as excellent as the Vrs was I never got on with the DSG and the lack of ultimate control that a manual gives.
I also found that with my type of journeys and useage I never realy felt like I used/enjoyed the 180 BHP which was why I bought the car in the first place.
About six months into ownership I started looking around and after a good deal of research I narrowed the choice to a few, one being the new Ibiza.
I test drove the FR TDI (105) and was impressed by the chassais and torque.
I had a MKI Vrs (Diesel) for a few weeks years ago and really enjoyed the feeling of the TD engine.
Anyhow I have ordered an Ibiza FR TDI 143 and should be making the swap in the next week or two.
Maybe a bit risky having never tested the actual model but the figures of 143BHP, 236FT/LBS 0-60 8 sec should prove entertaining in a more useable way that the Mk II Vrs.
I tend to get bored with my cars easily and much to my wife's annoyance change too regularly!!!
Thats my story and I just wondered if there are any thoughts/opinions/experiences of FR TDI owners here that could give me an insight into the ownership prospect.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Just wanted to say hello and get some experiences of members.
I come from a Skoda Fabia MKII Vrs (owned for 15 months) but to be honest as excellent as the Vrs was I never got on with the DSG and the lack of ultimate control that a manual gives.
I also found that with my type of journeys and useage I never realy felt like I used/enjoyed the 180 BHP which was why I bought the car in the first place.
About six months into ownership I started looking around and after a good deal of research I narrowed the choice to a few, one being the new Ibiza.
I test drove the FR TDI (105) and was impressed by the chassais and torque.
I had a MKI Vrs (Diesel) for a few weeks years ago and really enjoyed the feeling of the TD engine.
Anyhow I have ordered an Ibiza FR TDI 143 and should be making the swap in the next week or two.
Maybe a bit risky having never tested the actual model but the figures of 143BHP, 236FT/LBS 0-60 8 sec should prove entertaining in a more useable way that the Mk II Vrs.
I tend to get bored with my cars easily and much to my wife's annoyance change too regularly!!!
Thats my story and I just wondered if there are any thoughts/opinions/experiences of FR TDI owners here that could give me an insight into the ownership prospect.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
