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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I don't care. I like it !

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

    refer to previous

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes, but an estate as its got a little more space.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    VRS estate in blue or may have a look at the 4x4 Octavia Scout thats due out in January 2007. I'll miss that engine though !

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £17,500

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I got a decent deal. Left the dealer with some profit in it and he did a decent part ex for me.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looked good, Previous good experience with Skoda

    What was the dealer like?

    Previously used this dealer and found them to be straight forward to deal with

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    I find it drives well with quick responses. The engine has been a gem. Took a bit to get used to the six speed gearbox as I'm used to five speed gearboxes ! Doing between 32-37 mpg depending on how its driven.

    What's it like to park?

    Not too bad. Rear vision is hampered a little by the rear spoiler. Careful with those 18 inch wheels and tyres though !

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    not yet

    What's most practical about your car?

    overall package. quick engine allows safer overtaking .

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    none.