Skoda Octavia Estate (2005 - 2013) 2.0 TDI PD Laurin + Klement (2009) 5d DSG (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical, stylish and not a badge snob.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think it is great.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes - because it is excellent value, meets my needs and is stylish & reliable.
What are you likely to buy next?
Octavia Estate
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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?
£19,300
When did you buy the car?
April 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Achieved £5k off list price by buying via CarQuake broker.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Excellent spec & good value. Skoda badge of quality & reliability.
What was the dealer like?
Very good - excellent service.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent - good performance and sure-footed handling.
What's it like to park?
Easy - especially as has rear parking sensors as standard.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not really - has been very reliable. Driver's seat outer bolster has compressed with relatively high mileage (62k miles over 3 years).
What's most practical about your car?
Load space.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Xenon AFS headlights & heated front seats.
