Skoda Octavia Estate 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent value.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Easy to run, painless.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handling good, frisky in the wet if pushed.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Midrange a bit gutless, but will cruise at 95 all day.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never even blown a bulb.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Estate looks fantastic, especially in silver.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats ok, space ok, it's no S-Class.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No alarm, but locks are good.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent dealer in Stevenage, Herts.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Really excellent, very economical.

    Other

    Velour would be better than cloth, as with a grotty family of kids it gets pretty dirty.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes