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Re: Skoda Fabia - Monte Carlo or ??

Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2025 4:50 pm
by KungFooBob
Now we can start searching for the best Nogs related bumper stickers!

Re: Skoda Fabia - Monte Carlo or ??

Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2025 5:21 pm
by Noggin
Felix wrote: Fri Jan 03, 2025 4:48 pm Bugger. I was at least expecting another 5 pages. Congrats on the car :thumbup:
Haven't got it yet!! Could still go for 5+ more pages!! :lol:


KungFooBob wrote: Fri Jan 03, 2025 4:50 pm Now we can start searching for the best Nogs related bumper stickers!
I need to get an "In tartiflette we trust" sticker!! :lol:

And someone to make some letters to match the Kamiq bit on the back of the car - want it to say "Kamiq azi " :angelic-green: :angelic-green:

Re: Skoda Fabia - Monte Carlo or ??

Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2025 11:46 am
by Cousin Jack
Modern autoboxes work really well, I wouldn't even consider a manual. Stick to the service intervals, and change the filters/fluids on time or miles, whichever comes first.
I would not be concerned about the small engine, 116bhp is enough for most tasks, 150 might be nice but is it worth the extra?
My advice would be to drive both, if the cheap one feels good, go for it.

Re: Skoda Fabia - Monte Carlo or ??

Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2025 12:13 pm
by Noggin
Cousin Jack wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2025 11:46 am Modern autoboxes work really well, I wouldn't even consider a manual. Stick to the service intervals, and change the filters/fluids on time or miles, whichever comes first.
I would not be concerned about the small engine, 116bhp is enough for most tasks, 150 might be nice but is it worth the extra?
My advice would be to drive both, if the cheap one feels good, go for it.
I can’t do a manual box any more, too painful. I manage the ones in the sprinters a couple of times a week but it’s a completely different driving position and if I had to do any more than I’ve done so far it wouldn’t be possible 😟😟
If I’m ever in a position to buy an old sports car (MX5!) I do hope I’ll be able to still drive a manual, it it’s not possible every day up and down the mountain 😟😟

But I’ve gone for a 1.5 and completely different car 🤣🤣🤣😇😇😇 (well, not completely!!)

Re: Skoda Fabia - Monte Carlo or ??

Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2025 1:33 pm
by Bigjawa
Noggin wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2025 12:13 pm [

I can’t do a manual box any more, too painful. I manage the ones in the sprinters a couple of times a week but it’s a completely different driving position and if I had to do any more than I’ve done so far it wouldn’t be possible 😟😟
If I’m ever in a position to buy an old sports car (MX5!) I do hope I’ll be able to still drive a manual, it it’s not possible every day up and down the mountain 😟😟

But I’ve gone for a 1.5 and completely different car 🤣🤣🤣😇😇😇 (well, not completely!!)
You bought a Kamiq?

One of my mates has an auto MX5. It's crap. Horrible old 4 speed JDM auto box.

Re: Skoda Fabia - Monte Carlo or ??

Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2025 4:46 pm
by Noggin
Bigjawa wrote: Sun Jan 05, 2025 1:33 pm
Noggin wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2025 12:13 pm
I can’t do a manual box any more, too painful. I manage the ones in the sprinters a couple of times a week but it’s a completely different driving position and if I had to do any more than I’ve done so far it wouldn’t be possible 😟😟
If I’m ever in a position to buy an old sports car (MX5!) I do hope I’ll be able to still drive a manual, it it’s not possible every day up and down the mountain 😟😟

But I’ve gone for a 1.5 and completely different car 🤣🤣🤣😇😇😇 (well, not completely!!)
You bought a Kamiq?
I have!! Well, just waiting on two bits of paper to send for the bit of finance. I'm hoping I might be able to pick it up on Friday, if not the weekend and getting to work will be a bit of a challenge!! But TBF, will probably be next week :(

Bigjawa wrote: Sun Jan 05, 2025 1:33 pm One of my mates has an auto MX5. It's crap. Horrible old 4 speed JDM auto box.
I really wouldn't want an old auto MX5 - I guess a modern one would be ok, but I'd prefer an old (but not pop up lights) manual! High days and holidays I can manage in an manual - everyday I can't :( :(