Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1.6 GLXi 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Reasonable value for money for a family car.
Costs
Cost of insurance and fuel is quite high, but big car.
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On the road
Driving
Very comfortable and drive smooth lovely to drive.
Performance
Average MPG expected for big family car not too bad.
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Living with it
Reliability
Quite good. Only had one problem in 5 years.
Image
Been told it looks like a BMW and it does. Good clean lines, but hatchback door very big and heavy.
Comfort
Seats firm but comfortable. Very good drive and gearbox good.
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Security and Service
Security
Has built-in alarm, central locking and immobiliser, so no issue at all.
Service
Very good service, friendly, professional and caring. Great expericence to buy from.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Spring on front shock went after 2 1/2 years. Never seen it happen with quite a newish car before.
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