Skoda Octavia Estate (1998 - 2005) 2.0 SLXi 5d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A badge doesn't matter.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it, when people travel in my car they all comment on how well built it is.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Absolutely , I bought a brand new c max to replaced the Skoda and its a pile of junk, unreliable, fault after fault, wish I had never got rid of the Skoda.
What are you likely to buy next?
Skoda octavia.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Brilliant deal, ex mobility car with only 25000 miles and full Skoda service history.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed an estate.
What was the dealer like?
Very good.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Good, although seats are quite hard and you only tend to notice it when travelling over long distances.
What's it like to park?
Brilliant
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing, totally reliable. It has been used every day for running kids to school , to towing a caravan all around the uk, never missed a beat in all weathers, best car I have ever owned.
What's most practical about your car?
Everything
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Air con.
