Skoda Octavia Estate (2005 - 2013) 1.6 FSI Ambiente 5d (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That i couldnt afford a golf estate,which is true.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
That i have made a good choice,but half the village have skodas
Would you buy this car again and why?
Poss,but NOT a 1.6 petrol mabey a 2.0 diesel.
What are you likely to buy next?
Wont be a new car again as the depreation was horrific on this car,
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£14,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got a fair price for my old golf,thats about it
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
My old golf was done and i needed a big boot
What was the dealer like?
Hopless,had to deal direct with Skoda uk.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
For a basic car the road holding is superb on b roads, will curise all day at 80mph on motorways,But the 1.6 engine is guttless and slow,best to be avoided
What's it like to park?
No probs here.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Rear wiper motor burned out after 2 monts,The reves go up in between gear changes in slow moving traffic.
What's most practical about your car?
Large boot
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Like the one touch key fob to put the windows up or down,Stacking cd in boot is a nice touch but never been used,and heated door mirrors
