Skoda Octavia vRS 1.8T vRS Estate 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheaper than a VRS hatch. Paid £13k for a 5 month old ex-demo. Loaded with standard equipment inc. Climate & CD plus a huge boot.
Costs
Variable servicing, so no worries until next year.
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On the road
Driving
Overall excellent. Although steering could be sharper.
Performance
Skins just about everything, yet still returns close to 30mpg if driven conservatively.
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Living with it
Reliability
No worries. VW reliability.
Image
Constantly improving. Some still prejudiced.
Comfort
Very comfy sports half leather seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Nobody wants to nick a Skoda.
Service
Local dealer excellent. Nothing too much trouble.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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