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skoda octavia 1.9tdi dsg v toyota avensis

  • 18-12-2010 03:42PM
    #1
    byrnenoel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭


    hi lads
    can anybody tell me the best of these two cars
    octavia or the avensis hows the auto box in the octavia
    lasting and any trouble with the avensis
    i will kooking for 05-06 car in my next car
    thanks


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  • #2
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,251 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    I've a 04 avensis diesel. Done nearly 100k miles myself (at 183k miles now) with no major problems. I've changed my battery, glow plugs, and a bearing on a wheel. Other then that, just timing belts and service parts. Think newer avensis has a chain.

    Try for a UK import with leather. I'd recommend the hatchback over the saloon as it has a massive boot that's really accessible.


  • #3
    Slogger Jogger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,441 ✭✭✭Slogger Jogger


    I've an 06 octavia. 185k on the clock. Its been good for the most part. 1st and only real problem was earlier this year when the turbo broke and it was an expensive fix (nearly 3k). Otherwise its a workhorse of a car. You could fit a circus troupe in the back (its an estate). Even in the snow it was averaging 5.0l/100k fuel consumption. If I was changing car I'd probably look again at a skoda.


  • #4
    byrnenoel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭byrnenoel


    Slogger Jogger wrote: »
    I've an 06 octavia. 185k on the clock. Its been good for the most part. 1st and only real problem was earlier this year when the turbo broke and it was an expensive fix (nearly 3k). Otherwise its a workhorse of a car. You could fit a circus troupe in the back (its an estate). Even in the snow it was averaging 5.0l/100k fuel consumption. If I was changing car I'd probably look again at a skoda.

    anybody know how the automatic diesels gearbox are
    i hear the are giving trouble


  • #5
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    byrnenoel wrote: »
    anybody know how the automatic diesels gearbox are
    i hear the are giving trouble

    The DSGs are giving trouble, especially the older ones. I'd avoid any pre '08 DSG, and even then I'd be wary. Seems to be a 6% failure rate, with a few cars having more than one 'box replacement. They're not maintenance free either and do require regular servicing.


  • #6
    R.O.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,731 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    A lot of the DSG boxes are giving trouble, and it's an expensive fix.

    Around €2,000 for a replacement.

    Shame, as the 1.9Tdi DSG is actually really nice to drive.


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  • #7
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Avensis auto is petrol only and the 4 speed on the 1.8 isn't great. Reliable but slow to respond to manual changes (my 95 fto had a more advanced gearbox) and not great on fuel.

    Bit of an odd shortlist, what are the criteria?


  • #8
    byrnenoel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭byrnenoel


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Avensis auto is petrol only and the 4 speed on the 1.8 isn't great. Reliable but slow to respond to manual changes (my 95 fto had a more advanced gearbox) and not great on fuel.

    Bit of an odd shortlist, what are the criteria?

    what are the octavia like on fuel and how often do the gear box
    on the automatic have to be serviced


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