Skoda Felicia Hatchback 1.9 D GLi 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value for money.
Costs
No nasty surprises at service time.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable, reasonably forgiving. Gearbox is superb, I only seem to use the clutch for pulling away.
Performance
Even in a normally aspirated diesel it is usual to be the first away at the lights.
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Living with it
Reliability
Except for running out of fuel in the first week when I didn"t believe the warning light it hasn"t let me down. But there is a problem with the front McPherson struts needing an excessive amount of attention.
Image
In my case, with the number plate R5AUL, the package is considered pretty cool by my daughters and their friends.
Comfort
Found the seats hard for the first couple of days, but wouldn"t be without them now.
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Security and Service
Security
Who"s going to nick a Skoda?
Service
Have had difficulty obtaining parts from nearest supplier. Another one, quite close, provides an excellent service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Front suspension; headlight adjusters.
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