Skoda Octavia Hatchback (1998 - 2005) 1.9 TDi Ambiente 5d Auto (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
not bothered about big name badges
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
ok but as its a taxi they know its just a workhorse
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes, reliability, done 97000 miles now and its cost me nothing in the 2 years iv had it. 4 tyres and front pads and discs
What are you likely to buy next?
an estate version
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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?
£6,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
got £1300 off the marked price, was prepared to walk away and go elsewhere so salesman kept lowering price till i was happy
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
very good
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
very easy, not sporty but a great plodder
What's it like to park?
easy good visibility all round
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
cabin filter blocked (my fault never changed it) Drivers door release cable snapped so was locked in car (had to climb out of passenger side)
What's most practical about your car?
Reliability and the bullet-proof auto gearbox
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
auto box
