Aren't Nissan Ireland a great bunch of lads?

colm_mcm · 12-01-2019 9:53pm

They have bog basic models in the uk too.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201808299950671?year-from=2014&advertising-location=at_cars&model=FABIA&sort=sponsored&make=SKODA&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&postcode=ln12na&radius=1500&page=1

Philb76 · 12-01-2019 10:09pm

They do colm but the model u posted is the old one in s spec the current entry model in uk s spec is poor enough but it still has Bluetooth touchscreen the active model here has an aftermarket radio

colm_mcm · 12-01-2019 10:17pm

Philb76 wrote: »

They do colm but the model u posted is the old one in s spec the current entry model in uk s spec is poor enough but it still has Bluetooth touchscreen the active model here has an aftermarket radio

The Active spec has a Skoda headunit, it’s not touchscreen, but it’s a normal enough radio with a very small screen.
Unless they’ve changed the radio this year.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-fabia-active-1-0mpi-5-dr-yours-for-29-pe/20273240

I would guess that the Ambition spec outsells the Active spec at least 30:1

Philb76 · 12-01-2019 10:31pm

No that's the one know the price attracts buyers who don't care about spec but would you want to sit looking at that everyday i was just trying to respond that they are very much still here I've seen new model superbs with wheel trims probably company cars but come on

colm_mcm · 12-01-2019 10:33pm

Nobody really buys the Active spec apart from rental companies though. As you say it exists to hit a price point, but the dealers will upsell to Ambition or Style spec, especially if it’s on finance.

If someone really wants a car with no spec why not offer a basic level spec as an entry point?

Philb76 · 12-01-2019 10:40pm

Dacia offered the sandero in the uk in proper basic trim remember the ads but they wer something like 5grand new so they sold

meathstevie · 13-01-2019 4:42am

The moment zero emissions electric vehicles was mentioned I switched off....load of dung unless you believe in the electricity fairies.

elperello · 13-01-2019 10:28pm

This "Paddy spec" thing is just shorthand for a post-colonial lack of national self respect.

If you want "toys" in your car spec them and pay up.
If other people don't what's it to you?

Philb76 · 14-01-2019 2:44am

elperello wrote: »

This "Paddy spec" thing is just shorthand for a post-colonial lack of national self respect.

If you want "toys" in your car spec them and pay up.
If other people don't what's it to you?

I couldn't care less about anybody's decision to wot they drive will repeat the fact is they are still here so maybe the distributors should show some respect and not offer those versions

EdgeCase · 14-01-2019 2:49am

I'd be very surprised if many of those cars were from pre 2014 so I'm not really sure what Nissan is on about. Sounds to me like a desperate call for protectionism that will be ignored.

Aren't Nissan Ireland a great bunch of lads?

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