Skoda Octavia vRS (2005 - 2013) 2.0T FSI Hatchback 5d (2006/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I loved it.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They liked it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No
What are you likely to buy next?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£14,222
When did you buy the car?
July 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Salesman saw me coming.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Because it was a VRS.
What was the dealer like?
After sales was a joke, the car spent a week at a time there. No courtesy cars available as they were all out with customers.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
2.0T pulled like a train.
What's it like to park?
No probs.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
1. Heater fan only blew on max speed. The salesman was giving us a demo of the controls, had to wait an hour for this to be fixed. 2. Rev counter jumped out of position twice. 3. O/S/F track rod stripped Skoda Assist deemed the car as unfit to drive. 4. Rough Idling due to exhaust manifold runners. 5. New ECU needed but not required as l got rid of the car after Christmas.
What's most practical about your car?
Huge boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Aftermarket Stereo, amp & subwoofer.
