Skoda Octavia Estate (2005 - 2013) 2.0 TDI PD Elegance (2009) 5d DSG (2010/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not an extrovert.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Have no idea, never asked.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes - for the same reasons I upgraded from an Octavia 5 door and described previously.
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably a Rapid wagon - the next generation Octavia is going to be larger than I like to drive.
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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?
£27,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
2011 compliance run out got about $4K off.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Upgrading from a hatch to a wagon for the space.
What was the dealer like?
Dearer's sales person was excellent.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Torque makes city driving very easy. handiling above average but not a sports car. Steering good feel, brakes excellent. DSG great other than slow take-off from rest.
What's it like to park?
Easy, good all round view.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
Rear space when child seat in place.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control - saves points. Accelerator pedal - blows XR6's away.
