I am not driving much and I love WagonR for last 5 years(almost). Now I am upgrading to Fabia.
Before confirming to Fabia, First I have seen Honda Jazz (ths is an excellent car, but expensive 8.5 laks on road, Bangalore). Then I went to Hyundai i20 this one also good but no family member likes it. With my knowledge this is budget car and all most all kind of facilities available in i20 as same range of cars together but ground clearance is not good as I had a test in Sadashiv Nagar. Then had a look at new Ford Figo but not successful. then heared about Polo but not yet a single show piece. so I thought i20 or Jazz. Due to budget issue I preferred i20. But before going to show room I went to Chevrolet Beat but not worked out. from there on the way I went to Skoda had a look at Fabia and then love in first drive. I may right or wrong after looking at above all cars Fabia is really good and as of now I did not face any issue with dealer (TAFE Access). I had a test drive (it was a simple drive for 5 mins) and then booked it by giving a small amount. Then looked around the world of internet comments and almost feared to have a Fabia, except Overdrive expert comments almost everybody is telling not Fabia. Then I took all issues and then went to TAFE Access after one week that is on 06-Mar-2010 around 4 to 5 pm.
I have discussed all issues like customer service, ground clearance, maintenance, cost of parts. Damodar (Manager or Higher at TAFE Access) said I can’t prove service right now but he said take the car test it whatever you want. I asked him that I would like to test it on highway for 45 kms (one way, up to Chikballapur) then I got a reply that why morning now itself you can take it and test it whatever the way you want and if you satisfy you can come back. I did not leave it and I took it and went to test it but not Chikballapur but where ever I tested Jazz and i20. Now I am happy with it and I am taking Fabia Ambiente for Ugadi. If there is any issue I will update same. One more thing there is 50K discount now. So it is not that much burden to me and lesserthan i20. I had a look at POLO too but I am with Fabia Ambiente.
Note: Please give any specific example if you are not satisfied and no simply BAD, SAD or WORST.
Skoda is giving 0 depreciation insurance which will make maintenance less cost.