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Skoda Octavia - anyone got one?

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jalopy · 09/04/2006 20:46

We're thinking of buying a new family car. Are you happy with yours? Would love to know pros and cons of buying this make. Thanks

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flutterbee · 09/04/2006 20:50

My db has one and he loves it, if you need any more info I will ask him for you but hopefully some other more helpful mners will be along soon

intergalacticwalrus · 09/04/2006 20:51

I am thinking about one too. There's still part of me that doesn't want to drive round in a Skoda, but they are meant to be great

Although my friend tells me that the car I currently drive (a battered Fiat Punto) is the new Lada Riva

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jalopy · 09/04/2006 20:52

Thanks flutterbee. We are actually down-sizing from a VW people mover to a 5 seater estate. Just worried that we will not find it spacious. Family of 5, btw.

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KBear · 09/04/2006 20:53

walrus - I'm with you - I can't get over the Skoda "thing" but they look great, are reasonably priced and are made by VW so you can't go wrong!

intergalacticwalrus · 09/04/2006 20:56

They are really nice. The estates are lovely (which is what I am considering)

octavia · 09/04/2006 21:35

I drive a octavia estate, very pleased with it. The only gripe I do have is the leg room in the back.Other than that its great.

KBear · 10/04/2006 08:11

aah, there was me thinking you'd named yourself after Octavia in the Pipkins!!!!! I'm THAT old.

roosmum · 10/04/2006 08:17

yep, we have the hatchback - it's been fab so far. we have the vrs version which is also fairly zippy. boot is huuge btw, main selling point to me!
hth

irishbird · 10/04/2006 09:06

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octavia · 10/04/2006 20:50

I did name myself after the ostrich Kbear, I've been Octavia long before I got the car!

kiskidee · 10/04/2006 21:03

don't have one but the diesel versions are popular with taxidrivers. I was speaking to one about his octavia once. he said the clock was moving back to zero for the third time. it just keeps going and going...

hub2dee · 10/04/2006 21:13

Some boring (but potentially useful) info \link{http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk?topicid=1012&threadid=163299\here}. (Older 5 series BMs and W124 Mercs can be had dead cheap)

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