2 cars. Both very different. Which comes out on top?
Let's start with appearances.
The Fabia, first registered just under a year ago, quite rightly has a very modern look. It takes a similar shape to some of it's cousins within the VW group like the Seat Leon and VW Golf. Back in the early 00s, the Fabia originally took the shape of the Skoda Grandfather - The Monte Carlo.
Whereas the Rover 45, despite being a hatchback takes more of a saloon look with the added bonus of a spoiler.
I can't say I have noticed a difference in parking or in the streamline. Both cars take corners like an F1 car- though I do not reccomend trying this!
With the Fabia being a 1 litre it makes a good first car for someone. If Mummy and Daddy are buying the car, the additional safety features come as USP and probably sway their decision for their young first time buyers.
However, for an irritated soul such as myself, these extra features can come as a bit of an inconvenience.
Picture this scene. It's pissing it down. You and whoever are running back to the car. If you press the unlock button on your fob once it unlocks your door. To open the other doors you have to press it multiple times (it seems to change every time I try). With your arms full of shopping bags this can be quite inconvenient and has the potential to lead to petty arguments whilst your partner is stood there getting soaked while you piss around counting how many times to press the fob. To open the boot, you'll need to press another button on the fob. You're rushing because it's raining, your arms are full of shopping and now you have to install a hand cramp just to open the boot.
The 45 however, being an 04 plate has the bear minimum. 2 buttons that only need to be pressed once- lock and unlock. The boot has 2 access points either by opening it with the key or pulling a lever inside the car.
The Skoda has a starting ritual too. To start the car, you put your key in the ignition, twist and then press the clutch. I've been thinking for a good 20 minutes how I can word this paragraph and come up with a way why that is beneficial. It's not. It's just more time consuming. There is literally no need for it.
By 100%, The Fabia trumps The 45 when it comes to tech. A display entertainment system that you can hook your phone up to not just by USB but by bluetooth too. You can opt to have the surround sound with a built in subwoofer. Hands down, beats The Rover's custom radio system.
The dashboard is all digital too and shows you your MPG and the range you have left. This is so much more convenient than the Rover's analogue display where you've constantly got to guess when you'll eventually breakdown.
Power steering witwoo! With just he gentlest of taps your Skoda could be half way down the M6. In comparison, it's very lightly driven. Just a kiss of the clutch alone and you're moving. The 45 is much more heavier on the steering and the clutch. Sometimes, it can be like a whole body workout.
These are just a few things I've noticed so far. I think the move was a sensible one but was definitely a head over heart decision. At the moment, it's coming across as a bit of a snowflake so I really hope we get along and I don't offend it.
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