Skoda Octavia Hatchback (2004 - 2012) 2.0 TDI PD Sport 5d DSG (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Has a family but still enjoys to drive (unlike the previous car, a meriva!).
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it but probably tired of hearing how good it is!
Would you buy this car again and why?
100% yes because it's the only car that appears to tick every box for us.
What are you likely to buy next?
A newer model of exactly the same car. Unless something goes really wrong with the DSG gearbox, i can't see us moving away from an auto box.
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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?
£4,300
When did you buy the car?
September 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good advertised price on autotrader and was offered a very good trade-in on my previous car (Meriva).
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
A friend had one as a company car and I couldn't believe how good it was all round.
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
My first diesel and my first auto so wasn't sure what to expect but wow! With 140bhp and loads of torque it's an overtaking machine! Effortless to drive and eats up the miles yet can still corner like a golf.
What's it like to park?
Easy with the rear sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only owned for 8 months but nothing so far. Had the DSG oil change service done as a precaution (no record in the service history) and a minor 12 month service done a few weeks ago along with front discs and pads.
What's most practical about your car?
Boot size. Perfect car all round for 2 adults and 2 kids family.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
DSG!!! Seriously good! Having driven manual all my driving life (14 years), never even considered an auto but this DSG auto is amazing. So relaxing to drive yet adapts when you want some fun and still good mpg! Other toys include cruise control, rear parking sensors, bluetooth hands free (aftermarket nokia job istralled by previous owner), remote windows up/down etc etc.
