Skoda Octavia vRS (2001 - 2005) 1.8T vRS Hatchback 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Don't know how to answer that question
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
All love it. Great looks, power and very scarce on the roads
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would in that model but don't like the new shape
What are you likely to buy next?
Already bought an Astra but miss the power so want an Evo
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,500
When did you buy the car?
April 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looks and power plus not many on the road
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Unbelievable power. Official stats don't do it justice. I've beat a BMW 328i, Tomcat, Clio 182 (rolling start!) Honda Accord Type R to name a few. I wish I'd have kept it and got it re-mapped. Drove from Birmingham to Newquay in 3hours. 125mph down the A30 and no problems at all. Got 145mph on the motorway
What's it like to park?
With parking sensors no problem
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
I think I broke the gearbox attempting a handbrake turn! But the dealer said it was faulty and replaced it under warranty
What's most practical about your car?
Size, plenty of space. Big boot. Great value for the money. Especially as the engine can be re-mapped
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Climate control - keeps a constant temperature throughout the car. Parking sensors - not the best vision out the rear window
