Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1.9 TDI GLX 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot of car for the money.
Costs
60 mpg average over 64000 miles, cheap servicing (Skoda specialist).
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On the road
Driving
Ride could be better on bumpy roads.
Performance
Doesn't like steep hills when loaded.
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Living with it
Reliability
Brilliant.
Image
I don't care about image.
Comfort
Plenty of room.
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Security and Service
Security
Doesn't need much, nobody wants to steal this sort of Skoda.
Service
Not Skoda-oriented enough.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Air-conditioning - pipes not secured when cambelt change done at 40,000 mls, warped brake discs replaced under warranty, small stones getting between brake pads and discs.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes