Skoda Felicia Hatchback 1.3 LXi 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Buy one now and get a bargain - serious depreciation.
Costs
Easy to do maintenance yourself, or buy parts over internet and ask local garage to fit.
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On the road
Driving
1.3 slightly lacks power but easily able to carry speed into a corner.
Performance
Push the car hard and it will only reward you. Fantastic grip with good feedback.
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Living with it
Reliability
Let me down once in four years due to faulty electronic sensor.
Image
Friends laugh, but after a drive they're usually suitably impressed.
Comfort
Supportive seats but car can be excessively noisy on a long journey.
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Security and Service
Security
Locked keys inside twice and rescued myself both times with a bent piece of wire. Rely on the name to avoid problems.
Service
Local dealership unhelpful and their mechanics have shown their ignorance about several issues with my car.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Have to thrash it to get power, otherwise bombproof.
Other
Safe, reliable and enjoyable handling, but prob get one with 1.6 engine for power.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes