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skoda octavia info

  • 17-09-2009 9:59pm
    #1
    ssmith6287
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,341 ✭✭✭


    looking at buying a skoda octavia tomorrow, 1.4 (ive big car small wallet syndrome) , 2002.... just wondering what should i look out for. any help wud be great


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  • #2
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,084 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    Here ya go - Honest John. He has a few things to say about the 1.4. No experience myself, but I'd be thinking the 1.4 might be a bit underpowered for the Octavia?

    Not your ornery onager



  • #3
    The Express
    Closed Accounts Posts: 373 ✭✭The Express


    ssmith6287 wrote: »
    looking at buying a skoda octavia tomorrow, 1.4 (ive big car small wallet syndrome) , 2002.... just wondering what should i look out for. any help wud be great


    Great car; on my third 1.4 Octi. Mrs Express even prefers driving it to her Mk4 Golf. No ball of fire but cheap to run, very spacious and ultra-reliable.

    Mines for sale (04 model (same bodyshape as 02- with full history and air con). Doing very big miles lately and changing to a diesel. Another Octavia.

    PM me if you're interested.


  • #4
    maidhc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,722 ✭✭✭maidhc


    My sister has one about 3 months. Fine car. Not quick, but not too lethargic, just accept its limitations. Good value!

    I'd prob be inclined to go for a 1.6 though for the sake of it, or ideally a 1.9TDi. It is hard to get a good TDI though for handy money.

    The 1.4 does about 40mpg, a bit more with a light foot.


  • #5
    wayne0308
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭wayne0308


    I'd second the 1.9TDi. The fuel efficiency is fantastic. But moreover the engine is extremely reliable. My father has one as a taxi for a few years now. It has 280,000 miles up last week and it's still going strong.


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