Skoda Octavia vRS 1.8T vRS Hatchback 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent, cost me £11k 1.5 years ago, build quality is exceptional, solid, trustworthy, a lot of car for the money.
Costs
Fuel, I commute 50 miles a day on a dual carriageway and I have had to keep the cruise on to keep costs down, first service £120.
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On the road
Driving
Good posture in the driving seat, responsive when driven hard, light on the steering and vague handling, cornering could be laid down better. Comfortable ride. Climate control panel too low. Wish i could hear the engine and turbo, refined noise instead.
Performance
A quick car, it will beat almost anything which surprises people but Jesus does it drink the fuel.
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Living with it
Reliability
Excellent, the CD autochanger plays up occasionally which is a pain as in boot. I have done 36k miles and its faultless.
Image
This car is good looking, masculine, square, squat, rugged, powerful, brooding, fantastic in red, pulls the looks and everyone comments on it, engineering admiration.
Comfort
The half leather seats certainly look the part but pick up the dirt pretty quickly. I have seat covers over mine which detracts from their good looks but when I come to sell it, they will be clean. I think that they are a little short too.
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Security and Service
Security
Never thought about it, somebody keyed it instead.
Service
Very good.
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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?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes