Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1.9 SDi Classic 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Servicing costs are reasonable.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well even when fully loaded.
Performance
Good mpg.
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Living with it
Reliability
Didn't start to let us down until it was over the 120k
Image
Everyone seems to know its more or less a VW in all but name these days
Comfort
Bit of a squeeze with 5 aboard.
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Security and Service
Security
Who wants to nick a Skoda?
Service
The local dealership provided and excellent service but after they closed the one in the next town were cronic and quibbled about warranty claims and fitted reconditioned parts rather than new ones without saying what they had done (naughty).
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None
Other
Indicator/hazard unit changed four times. Drive shaft went at 40K. Steering rack replaced twice. Car was used as a taxi and if there was a decent local dealer I'd probably buy another one.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes