Faker Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Been driving the felicia as my daily for quite some time now... Basic as it can get... Cost me £190 almost two years ago.. Never ever lets me down... It's a keeper.. Barry Cade, BorniteIdentity, ProgRocker and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 They’re fucking ace things Faker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timolloyd Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Ace. Some cars just really want to serve. Faker, Crispian_J_Hotson, Laseraligningfoofooflanges and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Belter. If I were after another smallish hatch for buttons, it'd be one of these.Was it supplied by Philip Petersen in Bangor when new, to your knowledge? North Down plates suggest it started life at the end of my street. Faker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 One of the last unloved zero value GOOD cars. Everyone buy one before the masses cotton on. Laseraligningfoofooflanges and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 There is a very tidy T reg one in metallic blue in my street, sadly seeing lots of empty water bottles on the passenger seat means one thing, Skoda Rowenta syndrome. I had a special edition Magic that managed nearly 60k in less than 4 years, omghgf, and the mrs hitting something that damaged a driveshaft saw it off. Getting rare now, another car that seems to be simply vanishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Great little cars. I had a 1.9 oil burner, reg T512OGA. Massively economical, interior trim was a bit flimsy feeling but was comfyish for my large frame and I owned it for about 6 years, probably the longest I've ever owned a car for.Scrapped as the costs of repairing the jobs that it needed was going to be around £300-400 - needed brakes all round including hoses discs and drums (plus a section of metal pipe was looking iffy), dampers all round, front suspension bushes, a headlamp unit, wheel bearings were what I knew were going/gone on it. Rare sight now, keep it going for as long as you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Pre facelift 1.3 with PAS would be my choice. Faker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I really miss my 1.9 diesel estate that rust killed. Did thousands of ridiculous commuting miles and then my FiL had it for a couple of years. Ace thing and cost £250 to buy and £250 total for four MOTs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_am_Diesel Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 One of the lads at work bought 1.9 SDi as a stop gap car before he moves abroad. He has fallen in love with it, ironed out a few little problems and there's even talk of him taking it with him. Cracking cars. eddyramrod, BorniteIdentity and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I fucking love those Felicias! A great steer, and beatable to within an inch of their life. 'spirited' cornering makes you understand why the door handles are flat - tremendous! Faker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niffleman Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Dad's crash repair garage had one of those Felicia's as a hack in about 2005. They "modified" the tray to take a larger capacity battery and it could not be killed, despite extensive abuse. It was dead basic; wind up windows, no central locking but it was 100% reliable in all situations. They loved it. Faker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 You've got to love a car that just keeps doing what it should, haven't you? Faker, MarvinsMom and djimbob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 When I had one of each. Felicia was much quieter and had PAS, but the Fav had proper lowered springs and handled bloody well, both would just scrape the ton, miss em both, that was actually my 3rd Felicia, having owned a mk1 1.3 GLXi, and a cube 1.9D van. If I could find a decent Felicia at the right money again, I would, Skoda got that car pretty much right, just the HGF being the only real issue with the 1.3 jumpingjehovahs, ProgRocker, strangeangel and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispian_J_Hotson Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I've bought my daily...twice... and made a profit on it! It's that good! (Not a Skoda) Reliable old boats are the gift that keeps on giving, the whole year round. But of course, behind these cars are the owners who must be commended for their hard work, precision maintenance and constant fettling to ensure it keeps eating the miles. The Reverend Bluejeans, Faker and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 My 2 pictured were both sold by the same main dealer, and still sported the dealer stickers & number plates, sadly they are no longer main dealers, my old Fav has been spotted in Norfolk not that long ago too, miss it, with it's comedy side exhaust made from scaffold pole, and it only cost me a hundred quid with 8 months MOT, yeah I spent a few hundred on running repairs, like a new starter motor, welding, new rear wiper motor, and spare wheel, but 2nd hand bits were cheap, and most things were DIY, I repaired the very saggy parcel shelf with a bit of 1x1 timber and wood screws, and did around 10,000 happy miles in the time I owned it, my mum liked it as it brought back memories of her Favorit LXIe, which she replaced with a brand new Felicia, I do think these cars do get in to your blood when you own them, swmbo really liked that Felicia Magic, we even got given a decent JVC CD player for that after doing a favour for a neighbour, and it was plug & play. I would say the modern equivalent to the Felicia is the Dacia Sandero egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Belter. If I were after another smallish hatch for buttons, it'd be one of these.Was it supplied by Philip Petersen in Bangor when new, to your knowledge? North Down plates suggest it started life at the end of my street.Not sure chief. It's got SERE dealer stickers and plates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Felicity decided to start running cold today... with the radiator fan running constant!! Why'd I open my mouth!! AMC Rebel, Cavcraft and stephen01 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Temperature sender switch to the fan acting up, maybe? Mrs DC's Yaris has the same issue, intermittently...But yeah, old cars love to shit on you from a height at the first sign of affection - this is why I hardly ever wash mine and make dire muttered threats about T-Met's weighbridge whenever they start arsing about. Usually, it works.Hope you get something sorted! Faker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Check the stat housing hasn't failed too, it's made of shitty plastic, new housings & stats are pretty cheap, and it's a fairly quick job to swap Faker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 http://autoshite.com/topic/31013-ebay-tat-volume-3/?p=1427498 Faker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 http://autoshite.com/topic/31013-ebay-tat-volume-3/?p=1427498You, sir, are a FIEND! Well played:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 http://autoshite.com/topic/31013-ebay-tat-volume-3/?p=1427498Yeah that's pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispian_J_Hotson Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 LOL an dat! I just threw £180 odd quid at the touring on everything it needs and more then 24 hrs later it starts up firing on 3... ! It's like they know you've got the wallet open. I also put HT leads on it in May last year and the DSC light came on and knocked out the ABS. You are not alone! Cue train of small parcels through the door... Felicity decided to start running cold today... with the radiator fan running constant!! Why'd I open my mouth!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I know of two that will be UP 4 GRABZ soon. S reg Felatio Estate, white, rough body but cracking 1.9SDI mill, £150. Iver area. 02 Plate Labia Estate 1.4i Skodamota, tidy but needs a new fan and MOT out, £150. Tidy. Sheffield. They do nothing at all for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_ZTT Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 My mum had a T reg Felicia hatch, I know I was in my early teens so it can't have been far off new at the time. I know I liked it but I can't remember anything else about it except it was white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I had a metallic black 1.6GLX, which was one of the very worst cars I have ever owned. I sent it to the bridge at 9YO with a smile on my face, such a PITA had it been. Glad yours is better. djimbob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 If I could find a decent Felicia at the right money again, I would, Skoda got that car pretty much right, just the HGF being the only real issue with the 1.3 But even HGF was fairly straightforward to deal with - I fixed it myself the first time on mine, the gasket was like £8? It blew again about 20000 miles later, at which point I had the head skimmed (£20) and another HG. The engine was never a problem again, the car - sadly - simply fell apart around it. Great car - 1000000 x better than the Felicia I bought to replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex V6 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 My 2 pictured were both sold by the same main dealer, and still sported the dealer stickers & number plates, sadly they are no longer main dealers, my old Fav has been spotted in Norfolk not that long ago too, miss it, with it's comedy side exhaust made from scaffold pole, and it only cost me a hundred quid with 8 months MOT, yeah I spent a few hundred on running repairs, like a new starter motor, welding, new rear wiper motor, and spare wheel, but 2nd hand bits were cheap, and most things were DIY, I repaired the very saggy parcel shelf with a bit of 1x1 timber and wood screws, and did around 10,000 happy miles in the time I owned it, my mum liked it as it brought back memories of her Favorit LXIe, which she replaced with a brand new Felicia, I do think these cars do get in to your blood when you own them, swmbo really liked that Felicia Magic, we even got given a decent JVC CD player for that after doing a favour for a neighbour, and it was plug & play. I would say the modern equivalent to the Felicia is the Dacia SanderoFelly - finally twigged where your user name came from - slow on the uptake me Twiggy and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 ^^^ Ditto. I would never have made the connection otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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