Skoda Octavia Estate (2005 - 2013) 1.9 TDI PD Ambiente 5d (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Im a mug, the more miles the more problems.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I have heard every skoda joke!!and there all right.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, to many problems considering car only done 12000 miles.
What are you likely to buy next?
Anything japanese.
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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?
£11,750
When did you buy the car?
October 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
yes, saved 1000's buying a year old car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
JD Power Survey results where excellent
What was the dealer like?
Sales where OK, aftersales useless
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fuel ecomomy is excellent, performance is OK. Engine coarse & idle is to noisey.
What's it like to park?
OK
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
High level brake light remained on all the time even with ignition switched off, water ingress cause of problem, 3 attempts to fix. Front suspension creaks(known problem)rear washer packed up this week, very handy for winter motoring, suspect flywheel knacked as judder at biting point(known problem).
What's most practical about your car?
Boot space is hugh
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
