Other Skoda Octavia (1998 - 2005) models:

  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It says that I am not worried about my image I am more concerned about performance and reliablity at a great price.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    People are put of by the badge but once they have been in the car they soon see why i bought it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes in fact this is my second one.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Same again without a doubt

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Got a good deal because I hade owned a skoda before

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Had one before and loved it!!!

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good willing to haggle and was slick and easy to approach

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    On the road it can be driven like any family car if you want it to be, but without the car putting a lot of effort in. It turns in to a fast exciting car that fills your face full of smiles and just keeps suprising.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy to park and easy to menouver

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing has gone wrong with the car.Infact the build quality is superb and the car needs very little maintenance. It starts every time and runs like a dream. The performance is excellent and can out run and suprise most cars on the road today.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The boot on the car is enormouse.The interior is excellent, roomy easy on the eye and easy on long trips. To drive the car takes very little effort but when you want it to perform you just squirt the throttle and you are entertained.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise control is good for long distance. Just enough gadgets without over doing it.