Skoda Felicia Estate (1995 - 2001) 1.6 GLXi 5d (D.Airbag) (1996/P) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I'm not a dedicated follower of fashion!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love it - bags of room for airport runs, moving house/trips ti Ikea ...
Would you buy this car again and why?
I wish! It's durable, inexpensive and practical.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Skoda - possibly the Octavia estate. But not yet - this one is still running well.
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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 1996
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes - good discount as ex-demo.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Ex-demo model and we needed an estate car quickly.
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly, honest & helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Easy to drive, reliable, warm in winter, comfortable and you know that you'll arrive at your destination every time you set out!
What's it like to park?
Yes - you can see all four corners.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Very little has gone wrong in the 80,000+ miles we driven since new. Serviced once a year, usual thinks like tyres & exhausts; sunroof leaked after 10 years but easily fixed.
What's most practical about your car?
Loads of space - filled with camping/boat gear just romps along. It's reliable and thief proof - 'wouldn't be seen dead in one of them, Guv!'
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Bit short on gadgets! Just a plain, reliable & practical car.
