Comments on: Skoda Fabia launches in Pune

By: Aftab

Aftab — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:46:47 +0000

I had a test drive today.

1) What i noticed is that all SKODA vehicles does have higher levels of engine noise.. T
2) The Brand new vehicle does give a lot of noise but with a few ’000 kms it should soften is what i was told.
3) I did a comparison of SWIFT VDI and LOGAN… Both of them are noisy but a little lesser than Fabia.
4) Good news is that…SKODA is planning a KIT that will act as a cover to the engine and that will bring down the engine noise. Hope its true and it does reduce the noise.
5) The power is good enough for the car. The features and the good quality material used is simply good.
6) Please read the AUTOCAR – Jan 2008 —9 out of 10 is the rating.

I think i will go for it.

By: Aftab

Aftab — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:54:42 +0000

No doubt a great car. The high prices to a certain extent can be justified but the most disappointing /irritating is the engine noise both outside and inside the cabin. The bangalore showroom has been hesitant to start the engine and everyday a new story to start the test drive. I have booked it, but am giving a second thought because of the engine noise..

By: Anil

Anil — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:23:29 +0000

Classic(Basic Model) is also substantially loaded compared to its competition. It does have power windows and steering along with automatic climate control, CD player , comfy seats , dual airbags etc.. What it doesn’t have is ABS , alloy wheels and the like..

By: Neminath Patil

Neminath Patil — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:08:53 +0000

I guess ABS, Parktronic are in all variants

By: Raghu

Raghu — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:54:40 +0000

Guys here is Price form Bangalore
Active– Not available as of Now

Classic 1.4 TDI – 7.5 Lakhs

Elegence1.4 TDI 8.58 Lakhs

Ambience 1.4 TDI 9.08 lakhs

Now can you pay so much even if it’s premium Car, and at 9.08 only you get all the much taled options with basic 7,5 what you get is a car and engine, No pwoerwindow,No ABS, No parkotranic,No projector headlamps

I am totally lost

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By: Santosh

Santosh — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:53:05 +0000

Thanks Ramesh for the prices.

By: Ramesh Oak

Ramesh Oak — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:37:40 +0000

Ok, here are the ex-showroom prices at Pune.

Classic 1.4 TDI 6.35 laks
Ambiente 1.4 TDI 7.15 lakhs
Elegence 1.4 TDI 7.68 lakhs
Elegence 1.4MPI 6.8 lakhs

Now you decide whether to trust newspaper reports…particularly, Times of India!

By: Chandra Kute

Chandra Kute — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:17:19 +0000

least number of colors are avialable in the most expensive version…go figure

By: Yogesh Baxi

Yogesh Baxi — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:07:53 +0000

I vouch for Fabia, having used it for two years in Germany

By: Jerome Baxi

Jerome Baxi — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:35:40 +0000

Have you noticed that only Fabia in its class provides parking sensors?

By: Santosh

Santosh — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:06:46 +0000

Is the Hatchback idea really the key need?

By: Minoo Keskar

Minoo Keskar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:04:44 +0000

But I did read it in Times of India – 4.99 lacs for Fabia

By: Chindra Kute

Chindra Kute — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:45:55 +0000

yes, and who knows if they will actually deliver in June? They postponed the launch only three times. I wonder if they have their timelines in perspective. Marketting before manufacturing is not too smart. Why would they do this?

Ramesh is right. When you are old you don’t need a hacht-back — you will be a hunch-back yourself!

By: Ramesh Oak

Ramesh Oak — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:35:50 +0000

If at all you are thinking of visitng the Baner road show room, don’t bother. They are selling dreams and not cars – with Rs. 50000/- for booking the car. They don’t really have the cars to sell. One salesman said I am new here, I don’t know anything. Another one said we have a lot of VIPs and VVIPs who have booked the cars, so we are not taking any more bookings, even if you pay the Rs. 50000/-

Fabia was a dream. Fabia remains a dream.

By: Santosh

Santosh — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:48:32 +0000

With the marketing and buzz around the car, I would have thought they would start delivery ASAP.

By: Santosh

Santosh — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:44:46 +0000

LoL!

unbelievable delivery schedule!

By: Ramesh Oak

Ramesh Oak — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:53:39 +0000

The delivery schedule on this is ridiculous…now booking June 2008 deliveries. I will be old and grey by then and need a walking stick.

Some say I am already there.

By: Chandra Kute

Chandra Kute — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:51:01 +0000

The reverse gear on the Fabia is top left, next to the first. Is there a safety lock on this so that you do not engage reverse when you want to shift in the first gear? Any One knows?

if you do, please post your comments…thanks in advance.

By: Soman Bager

Soman Bager — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:47:40 +0000

4.99 Lakhs?? What have you been smoking?

By: kamana khanna

kamana khanna — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:26:23 +0000

Now that rabbit of Fabia pricing is out lets not waste time in booking

By: Sangeet Ahuja

Sangeet Ahuja — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:06:48 +0000

i am seeing pinchers all around. Fabia lovers can not believe the pricing

By: Minoo Keskar

Minoo Keskar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:23:17 +0000

What a day?What a price? Fabia for 4.99 lacs. pinching myself.

By: Sajjan Chimanrao

Sajjan Chimanrao — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:42:07 +0000

Fabia has features which no comparable car offers

By: Kala Kurle

Kala Kurle — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:20:59 +0000

Its a highly competitive car market . Each model has to stand up to the rivals. Likes of Fabia have Skoda backup