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03 Skoda Octavia - good car?

  • 02-09-2011 8:43am
    #1
    LowOdour
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,629 ✭✭✭


    Im getting a new car and my budget is 2k. I’m looking for something for the next 18 months min. I have been offered a 03 Skoda Octavia for 2k, it’s a 1.4 petrol and has 130k on the clock.

    I was looking for a diesel but cannot get anything great within my budget in the Connacht area (as I don’t have time to travel too far).
    I know very little about Skoda, but have been told they are economical on petrol....and my car would need to be as I do a 100 mile round trip every day to work.

    Any info or experiences on Octavia's is welcomed (especially the 03 model)


Comments

  • #2
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    I wouldn't to be honest. It's not going to be particularly economical (heavy car with underpowered engine) and that particular model is known for soft gearboxes and engines that like a drop of oil as the mileage increases.

    With a car it's worth taking your time when buying.


  • #3
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    Go and get yourself an Octavia...
    Oh, wait.... :D

    Octavia is practically a Bora underneath so they're good cars alright. You shouldn't go for the 1.4 since they're addicted to oil, petrol and they cost a whole lot to maintain.


  • #4
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    Go for the 1.9TDI. The 1.4, as already mentioned, is shit.


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,364 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Seems expensive for a 2002 with that mileage. Here is a cheaper with similar mileage:

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2478265

    or a 02 TDi:
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2457188


  • #6
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    EPM wrote: »
    I wouldn't to be honest. It's not going to be particularly economical (heavy car with underpowered engine) and that particular model is known for soft gearboxes and engines that like a drop of oil as the mileage increases.

    With a car it's worth taking your time when buying.
    Might have to edit and frame this! :D


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