Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1.8T Elegance 4x4 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot of car for the money - just amazing value as a near-new demonstrator!
Costs
Very reasonable service cost; 26mpg round town, fast B-roads and motorway 34-37mpg - delighted bearing in mind the performance.
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On the road
Driving
Haldex 4x4 drive system fantastic on wet tarmac with traction control and ESP - this car is VERY good in muddy fields and dealing with ice amd snow. Believe in it, you don't need a clumsy big 4x4.
Performance
Very quick, very controlable, especially in the wet.
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Living with it
Reliability
It's a SKODA OCTAVIA - 100%
Image
If you are an individual rather than a pack animal, you may just get to love the badge - buy a BMW to look cool (?) or get an Octavia 4x4 (or VRS) and move to a higher plain - feels cool to me!
Comfort
Everything is ajustable. Firm seats, adjustable lumbar support. There IS plenty of room in the back, there is! - Beige seat option will show the dirt.
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Security and Service
Security
For the moment, the badge helps - for how much longer?
Service
Dealers not as good as the car.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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