Changing my car, what should I go for?

[Jody]

What engine size, trim level and age? Assuming 1.6d given the economy?

Got to be worth £2.5-3k

 

[Jameshow]

Really? In a private sale?

I’ve seen higher prices in dealers certainly.

Mine is one owner, full Skoda dealer service history, no damage (aside from the odd very minor stone chip). The only rust it had came from the area around the number plate lights but I’ve just had that resprayed by Skoda under warranty. It’s never been driven hard as I’m forever trying to exploit its frugality. 🙂

I'll buy it!!

 

[glasgowcyclist]

What engine size, trim level and age? Assuming 1.6d given the economy?

Got to be worth £2.5-3k

It’s a 2011 (October) Fabia Estate Greenline Mk II 1.2 Tdi in white. The Greenline edition was pretty much a fixed spec, with air-con, cruise control, trip computer with consumption and range etc., front electric windows, electrically heated and adjustable mirrors, roof bars and a lower running height to aid aerodynamics/fuel economy. You could add stuff like rear electric windows and floor mats but not anything fancy. Things like heated seats or climate control weren’t options.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I'll buy it!!

Brilliant!

As Fab Foodie said;

the value of your current car is actually how much it'll cost to replace it with something that provides the same utility

So that’ll be £20,000 please (and I can deliver). 😃

 

[Jody]

It’s a 2011 (October) Fabia Estate Greenline Mk II 1.2 Tdi in white. The Greenline edition was pretty much a fixed spec, with air-con, cruise control, trip computer with consumption and range etc., front electric windows, electrically heated and adjustable mirrors, roof bars and a lower running height to aid aerodynamics/fuel economy. You could add stuff like rear electric windows and floor mats but not anything fancy. Things like heated seats or climate control weren’t options.

First few on ebay with similar mileage

63k 13 plate at 6k

94k 14 plate at 4.6k

80k 2012 Cat d insurance repair at 3.7k

A trader might offer you 2k but private it's worth way more given its spec, mileage and frugality.

We get very few enquiries on the 1.2d engine at work so they can't have any/many inherent problems.

 

[Drago]

It’s never been driven hard as I’m forever trying to exploit its frugality. 🙂

We may have been separated at birth! I find a high MPG figure much more of a turn-on than a low 0-60 time.

I tell you, if F1 was set up so they all had to complete a set number of laps and the winner is the one using the least fuel I'd be a groupie.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Did I miss OP's mileage on the Skoda?

Yes

 

[rockyroller]

Nismo 370Z.

learned how to drive a stick in a '70s Datsun 240Z

it wasn't pretty. the car was, but not my driving

 

[rockyroller]

lately been eyeballing the 2023 Honda Civic hatchback

 

[Deleted member 1258]

lately been eyeballing the 2023 Honda Civic hatchback
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My Son's on his third Civic, the first one got written off whilst it was parked, the second one he got rid of last year, it was a 2006 registration with almost as many miles on the clock as the starship Enterprise, it just passed its MOT but would cost too much to get past next years test, he's now got a nice 2013 reg white one.

 

[All uphill]

We may have been separated at birth! I find a high MPG figure much more of a turn-on than a low 0-60 time.

I tell you, if F1 was set up so they all had to complete a set number of laps and the winner is the one using the least fuel I'd be a groupie.

Are you alright @Drago ?

I find myself agreeing with you disturbingly often these days.

Is it you or me?

 

[Deleted member 26715]

A 10/12 plate Fabia estate with 80k on the clock is worth a lot more than £2K

Shhhh I was going make him an offer of £1500 to put hi out of his misery

 

[Jody]

Sorry @glasgowcyclist not many people looking for these currently.

Probably worth about a grand tops

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Did I miss OP's mileage on the Skoda?

Yes, it’s 86,812.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Yes, it’s 86,812.

Yep, keep it. Or wait a year or two until supply sorts itself out and you can buy at more sensible prices.