Skoda Octavia Estate 1.9 TDi Elegance 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Well built and lots of car for money.
Costs
Diesel is powerful and still returns 55+ mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Drives very well, smoother than petrol.
Performance
MPG and power, best of both worlds.
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Living with it
Reliability
Mechanically great, some niggles, many caused by dealers.
Image
Don't be put off by badge, my silver estate is stunning and Audi-like with good alloys.
Comfort
Seats firm, limited rear legroom, lots of standards like climate control make it pleasant.
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Security and Service
Security
Nobody will pull you out at traffic lights to steal it, but it's still a great car!
Service
Supplying dealer was large chain in W Scotland and gave appalling service, damaging car before I got it. Small local dealers are very disappointing and still back street garages, not very good at fixing faults.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
All my troubles caused by supplying dealer and other garages unable to fix simple things.
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