Skoda Octavia vRS (2005 - 2013) 2.0T FSI Hatchback 5d (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing really, my car is black and invariably dirty, so probably says I'm a lazy sod! In black is a bit of a stealth car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Most love it, only negative was from one person and that was purely cause of the badge.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. Does everything.
What are you likely to buy next?
Tempted by an Octavia Scout but as this car is not quite one year old not really worried about it yet.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£18,500
When did you buy the car?
March 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Happy enough with the price paid, took a bit of haggling to get it though. Thought the p/ex was a bit low but got the same offer from another garage.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Ok, didn't want to give me any money off but after a bit of haggling came to an agreement.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great. Handles tidily on a 'B' road bash, cruises the motorways comfortably, and still cruises at 3 figure speeds on de-restricted autobahn.
What's it like to park?
Easy, but seriously recommend reverse parking sensors, the back is quite high and the spoiler doesn't help.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
The engine, flexible enough to cruise around town at low rpm yet powerful enough to move when in the mood.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Xenon headlights, or the rear parking sensors.
