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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Sensible, does his research, appreciates understated quality.

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

    Impressed. A few mates still take the mick, especially as I've had two!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Most definitely - probably a Superb next.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Superb or another Octavia.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Think he had underpriced it a little - I saw it, drove it and bought it !

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Had a Fabia vRS before and loved it.

    What was the dealer like?

    Great - helpful, polite and did everything he said he would.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Smooth, 2.0tdi PD engine a little noisy, little bit of road noise, nothing too much though.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy, parking sensors mean I don't even have to look any more !

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing - only had it two months so far but been to France and back and covered 1000 miles or so.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Size - swallowed up me, my wife and two toddlers and all our stuff when we went to France and was still able to slide the boot cover across.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Entertainment system, DSG gearbox, heated electric seats.