Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1.8 20V SLXi 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You get a lot of car for the money.
Costs
Quite good fuel costs. Get 36mpg round town and I don't take it that easy, though parts are expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Great drive, excelent view and relaxing when going down the M6 for 4 hours with 3 passengers.
Performance
Very nippy with the 20v engine. Will blow most 2.0 cars off the road.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems so far. Really only need a starter motor, but that was done under warranty.
Image
Few about and, having a smart appearance, most people can't believe it's a Skoda, especially when it overtakes them.
Comfort
Very comfortable on long or short jurneys.
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Security and Service
Security
Cat 2 immobiliser standard and deadlocking, but I have put a CAT 1 alarm and immobiliser on it.
Service
Once they had your money, they didn't want to know. Took some fighting to get it sorted, so now the warranty has run out it won't be going back there.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Air vent and ashtray broke before I got it, but got it repaired under warranty.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes