Skoda Octavia Estate 1.8T Elegance 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Fantastic value, not sure of re-sale value due to the unlightened people out there.
Costs
You can't knock 36mpg for a car that shifts like this one and servicing is very reasonable.
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On the road
Driving
Leaving boy racers at the traffic lights who are trying in vain to keep up with a Skodas is hilarious.
Performance
Great engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had a couple of coil problems that were sorted immediately.
Image
It's so uncool that it's incredibly cool.
Comfort
Front seats seem a little short on leg support and rear legroom isn't great, but it's actually a smaller car than it feels, which can be misleading.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser and a Skoda badge, c'mon.
Service
Everything dealt with immediately. I hope the dealers don't lose the personal touch that all the other dealers have already lost.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Coil problems. Common fault that has now been sorted by VW.
Other
I have top spec CD system and it's still poor.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes