Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Skoda Fabia or Renault Clio?

  • 05-05-2010 12:05am
    #1
    Lunaria
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭


    Hello all!

    I am in the market for my first new car ( thanks to scrappage deal) and I need help deciding which is the better buy. So the choice is a 5dr. Skoda Fabia Ambiente 1.2 or a 5dr. Renault Clio ethanol royale eco. 1.2

    I have looked up car review websites and read a couple of car magazines and I am no nearer to deciding which the car for me. My head says the Fabia, as it is cheaper, but my heart says the clio ( is the fabia a 'granny car'?)

    I live in a town, don't have huge weekly mileage. I want a car that is economical to run, decent boot size and very important a quiet car, as my last car was so noisy driving on the motorways it was impossible to hear the radio or the unfortunate individual sitting beside me in the car.
    Thanks, Luna.


Comments

  • #2
    Stevie Dakota
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,817 ✭✭✭Stevie Dakota


    My parents just collected a Clio, was very impressed with how quiet and refined it was, and that was a diesel. Of those two it would be the Clio, the interior of the Fabia is also pretty low rent.


  • #3
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    Clio by a country mile.

    The Skoda 1.2 has a 3 cylinder engine which sounds and performs like a cement mixer. As mentioned above , the interior is low rent and by and large its out classed by everything from a main stream manufacturer in this segment i.e Clio, Corsa, Fiesta, Polo ( evey though its got the same crappy engine ) , even the Punto is better. Lots to choose from in this segment ;)


  • #4
    THOMAS TYRRELL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45 ✭THOMAS TYRRELL


    I would say the clio is a far nicer car but as a mechanic i would advise you to steer clear of anything with a renault badge-THEYRE BAD NEWS- would be far better shelling out an extra few bob and getting a fiesta or polo, they may be a bit deerer but will hold their value far better than renault or skoda. think of the long tearm, not just the 10 reg plate:)


  • #5
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,544 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Another vote for the Clio here. the Fabia is an awful looking yoke and has a sewing machine for an engine.

    I think for about 400 sheets, Renault will give you a 5 year warranty on the Clio to allay any reliability doubts.

    For what it's worth, the last generation Clio was most un-renault like in its reliability.


Advertisement