Skoda Octavia Hatchback (2004 - 2012) 2.0 TDI PD Sport 5d (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Careful with money and doesnt care what other people think.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Cant believe its a skoda
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes, perhaps the vrs version next
What are you likely to buy next?
Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TSI
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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?
£5,790
When did you buy the car?
May 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not really, he had the right car that i wanted and he knew that. Car was up for 5995 and got it for 5790. Could have got one for 5500 less miles and better spec but wanted corrida red so had to pay extra.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
My Renault laguna fell to pieces.
What was the dealer like?
ok, bit of a fly by night really, never answered the phone and when you turned up at the dealers he was always out. Still, you do learn dont you.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
140PS so like excrement off a shovel. Same engine in the Golf GT TDI many many other VW/GOLF/AUDI's.
What's it like to park?
Tricky if it wasn't for the sensors id struggle.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Rear wiper washer jets clogged. Sorted under warranty
What's most practical about your car?
cup holders, 1000 of them.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Aux input on excellent Skoda Stream MP3 stereo.
