Skoda Octavia vRS (2005 - 2013) 2.0 TDI CR vRS Blackline Estate 5d DSG (2013/62) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing really, no badge snobbery here. Just a sensible estate with some sporty aspirations, and a few little additions.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everybody wonders what it is, and I like that.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. Carrying capacity, speed, comfort and 50MPG!
What are you likely to buy next?
Newer version of the same car.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£19,995
When did you buy the car?
January 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
The vehicle is a special edition with lots of extras (leather,sat nav,DAB radio, parking sensors, different trim etc.) The car was discounted and on a 0% finance 3 year deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
The vehicle was on a 0% finance, reduced purchase price deal.
What was the dealer like?
Superb, cannot fault them.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Brilliant. Solid suspension but with a supple ride. An excellent turn of mid range speed, and the DSG box is exceptional.
What's it like to park?
Excellent, great visibility.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
I have now done 70,000 miles+ in 20 months and apart from servicing, tyres and brake pads nothing has gone wrong.
What's most practical about your car?
The shear size of the estate, as a load carrier its brilliant - but with a good turn of speed.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The Amundsen Sat Nav is A1, all throughout Europe.
