Skoda Octavia Estate (2005 - 2013) 2.0 TDI CR Elegance 5d (2010/60) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Who knows?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They are pleasantly surprised after travelling in it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes definitely. Normally change my cars every 3 years however I still run this after 5 , I get 60 mpg (actual) costs little in insurance and servicing .
What are you likely to buy next?
Possibly the new mk viii VW Passat.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£18,500
When did you buy the car?
December 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Excellent deal as Skoda were doing a VAT free promotion.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Space and exceptional value.
What was the dealer like?
Excellent, not pushy.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very comfortable. Have done 600 mile 15 hour stints to France with no back ache. Not the most exciting car to drive. Some road noise , should perhaps have gone for the smaller wheels.
What's it like to park?
Easy with sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Couple of minor problems. A broken spring (could be down to the state of the roads) and windscreen wiper coming loose. That's it in 5 years and 70000 miles!
What's most practical about your car?
Acres of space for passengers and luggage .
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Rear parking sensors with built in display.
