1998 Skoda Octavia GLXi review from UK and Ireland
"Great family car, reliable, cheap to run, and a bargain is to be had with older models!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong so far!
Previous owner neglected to get the timing belt changed at 60k, so I got this done as soon as I bought it.
General comments?
I had an old, battered 1997 Skoda Felicia 1.3i a couple of years ago and loved it to bits. It was looking a bit on the tired side, so I traded it in for a 2000 Skoda Fabia, which seemed a bit more 'modern'.
Got on well with this car, but due to my expanding family, decided I needed something bigger. I wanted to stay with Skodas and was looking at Octavias, until a bargain Fiat Brava caught me eye. Big mistake, problem after problem!
Then I finally got an old Skoda Octavia 6 months ago, and have not looked back since!
Check timing belt change at 60k.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Brava |
| Date of Entry | 26th May, 2007 |