Skoda Felicia Hatchback (1994 - 2001) 1.6 GLXi 5d (D.Airbag) (1999/T) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm a cheap skate but a thick skinned one given the abuse metered out by my students

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They think it would be more suitable for an octogenarian

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes I probably would

What are you likely to buy next?

Another Skoda or a Toyota

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£500

When did you buy the car?

March 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheap and cheerful. VW essentially but in Skoda clothing

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

A decent drive; the steering is responsive and the 1.6 VW unit is both a a solid performer and pretty economical

What's it like to park?

Fine - the vision is excellent all round the vehicle

Have you had any problems with the car?

No not yet although it struggles to start at times; possibly a coolant sensor issue

What's most practical about your car?

Rear seats fold right over to sit snugly behind the front seats

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

There's a bizarre removable storage box which slots under the centre console; otherwise nothing unique