Skoda Octavia vRS (2013 - 2017) 2.0 TDI CR vRS Estate 5d (2014/14) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not following the crowd.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Generally impressed with quality and appearance (looks great in race blue metallic) and sheer size of luggage capacity. Passengers find it very comfortable.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes-it has everything I need. Might consider petrol depending on circumstances.
What are you likely to buy next?
No idea, too far away, but this or successor would be on the shortlist.
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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?
£0
When did you buy the car?
January 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
I think a got a reasonable discount on one- month old demonstrator. But in this market there wren't many great deals around.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Excellent combination of practicality (dog owner), performance, economy, reputation for reliability and value. Good deal on one month old demonstrator.
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful, relaxed, no hard sell-didn't need to. (Friendly and helpful in dealing with queries since, too).
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great: this is the first diesel I have owned and was a I was a bit wary, but in the event it is fast enough for me with loads of torque for easy overtaking and handles very well. In economy mode it is very frugal, eating up motorway miles. If this car has a weakness it is the ride, which certainly felt unsettled after last car (Jag X type sport) but I've got used to it.
What's it like to park?
Well, it's a big car. Mine has rear parking sensors which help, but I have trouble judging the front of the car (but then I'm not very good at parking).
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing significant so far.
What's most practical about your car?
It is just so versatile - practical and economical (huge luggage capacity) but fast and great to drive .
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Driving mode options (normal, economy, sport).
