Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1.9 TDi Elegance 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot more car for a lot less money. Corny but true!
Costs
Beware the servicing costs if you opt for Longlife!
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On the road
Driving
Great motorway car, can give some fun in the twisty bits too!
Performance
It's easy to forget it's a diesel and it loves hills!
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Living with it
Reliability
A sticky traction control switch has been the only fault in 65,000 miles, can't be bad.
Image
Inverted snobbery rules.
Comfort
This is the facelifted model with a bit more space in the rear. Arrive after hundreds of miles of driving without an ache.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm as standard
Service
Servicing costs vary, shop around dealerships!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Sticky ASR switch (replaced next day under warranty in ten minutes!)
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