Skoda Octavia Hatchback (2004 - 2012) 1.9 TDI PD Elegance 5d (2008/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Expected a lot more. Underwhelmed.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Nothing special and a lot of hassle over minor issues, unimpressed by car and dealer.
What are you likely to buy next?
Vauxhall Insignia or Toyota Avensis
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
July 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
A lot of hassle for the money
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I thought I was buying VW quality for a budget. Not so sure now!
What was the dealer like?
Hard work! Could have shown more interest and tried harder when problems cropped up.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A bit sluggish but handles very well
What's it like to park?
Ok, but rear visibility is a bit restricted
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing catastrophic, just niggle after niggle. Skoda dealer were hard work to deal with and seemed a bit hit and miss at addressing problems, enough to knock my confidence.
What's most practical about your car?
Being able to sell it.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Not exactly a Bond car.
