Skoda Octavia vRS 1.8T vRS Hatchback 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Looked around for an alternative and found nothing. Best £15k I ever spent.
Costs
This is a cheap car to service and run, I can get over 41mpg on a long run.
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On the road
Driving
Fantastic car.
Performance
Had my vRS tuned, now got 236bhp through an engine re-map. www.briskoda.net for more info on tuning info.
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Living with it
Reliability
Engine is sweet as candy.
Image
It's only a Skoda! Albeit a stupidly fast one! And I love it!
Comfort
Seats hold you firm. Ride sporty but not too sporty.
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Security and Service
Security
Only got the immobiliser, but it's easier to steal the keys than try and steal the car.
Service
Couldn't ask for a better group of dealers.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Usual VAG coilpack failure.
Other
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