Skoda Octavia vRS (2013 - 2017) 2.0 TDI CR vRS Hatchback 5d (2014/14) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
When people that know about cars see you driving u get an appreciative nod as if to say that's a nice car. But people that are badge snobs will look down there nose as you ,but as soon as u leave them in your dust it doesn't matter.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
The neighbours see it as just a skoda but my family and friends see it differently they recognise how great the car is and how reasonable the price was.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes I would buy this car again every time u show it a B road it sticks to it like glue and handles like a scalextrix car.
What are you likely to buy next?
When it comes to getting a new car I would go to skoda first and if they have cought up with Audi,vw and seat by building a fast 4x4 saloon I would be the first in the que. A higher powerd vrs would be my first choice for a new car.
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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?
£23,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
I payed about £2000 off the list price and got free servicing and maintaince for three years and rac dent assist for 3 years as well.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I wanted is car that was responsibly fast,economical and had good towing capacity.
What was the dealer like?
The dealer was very friendly and straight forward to talk to and did not try to hide anything with salesmen tricks.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The car will cruise on the moterway with ease Evan with a trailer on aprox(1400kg). There is so much torque available there is no need to change down to overtake or pull up a steep hill. The boost comes on about 1800rpm and pulls all the way to 4000rpm there is no need to take it to the redline of 5500rpm.
What's it like to park?
Easy to park with the parking sensors that displays on the screen, good visibility all round but the a pillar gets in the way when Corning on B roads.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing
What's most practical about your car?
The boot space and towing capacity.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Headed front windscreen.
