Skoda Felicia Hatchback (1994 - 2001) 1.6 GLXi 5d (D.Airbag) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm a cheap skate but a thick skinned one given the abuse metered out by my students
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think it would be more suitable for an octogenarian
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes I probably would
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Skoda or a Toyota
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£500
When did you buy the car?
March 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap and cheerful. VW essentially but in Skoda clothing
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A decent drive; the steering is responsive and the 1.6 VW unit is both a a solid performer and pretty economical
What's it like to park?
Fine - the vision is excellent all round the vehicle
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No not yet although it struggles to start at times; possibly a coolant sensor issue
What's most practical about your car?
Rear seats fold right over to sit snugly behind the front seats
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
There's a bizarre removable storage box which slots under the centre console; otherwise nothing unique
