Skoda Octavia vRS (2005 - 2013) 2.0T FSI vRS Hatchback 5d (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Eye for a bargain, For quality without badge cachet / snobbery.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Impressed. A mate with an Audi was comparing all the parts in mine to his.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes happy with having another skoda.
What are you likely to buy next?
Jaguar xf or another skoda.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£16,900
When did you buy the car?
May 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes. Bought via a broker online and saved about four grand.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Practicality, quality and value.
What was the dealer like?
Good. Not pushy at all, but then had already done the deal before I collected.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Really good - handles well, excellent engine from golf gti. Fair bit of road noise and feels the bumps, but to be expected in sport model with low suspension and big tyres.
What's it like to park?
Pretty easy but wish I had opted for park sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only a pigeon taking off part of front spoiler. But can hardly blame the car for that.
What's most practical about your car?
The huge boot, one of biggest in class, like the fact it between sizes - e.g. bigger than a focus, but not as big as a mondeo.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated seats or "butt warmers" as the kids call them. Couldn't be without them now. Oh and the turny xenons are good too.
