Skoda Octavia Estate (1998 - 2005) 1.9 TDi Elegance 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm not bothered what people say about a skoda, just read the reviews on the internet. Let the filthy rich buy the Audi's and pay stupid money! I love mine it's practical for the family.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Guy nextdoor has new A4, wished he had bought the new octavia which he was going too!!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, definatly, good value for money, and my dealer(Philip Wilks Durham) has bent over backwards if any problem has occured.
What are you likely to buy next?
Octavia 4x4 estate TDi
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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?
£8,495
When did you buy the car?
October 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, offered him £500 off the screen price, he must have been having a quiet day and he said yes!! You get nothing if you don't ask do you lets face it!!!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Economy and value for money
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly, and co-operative.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very smooth, powerful and easy to manouvre.Plenty of power when overtaking, cruises happily at 85, giving an average of 45mpg easily. On a recent run to the lakes,approx 70 miles on the A66, i averaged 62.8mpg.Pertty fab for the terrain.
What's it like to park?
Easy with parking sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Had two rust blebs around number plate lights. Dealer rectified them without any hassle. Brake light switch failed, replaced while i waited. Has a really annoying rattle by my feet when slowing down.
What's most practical about your car?
Space and economy.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control and climate control.Not forgetting parking sensors for she who must be obeyed!!
