Look after your Skoda and it will never let you down
Nothing. The Rapid just never missed a beat.
The Rapid was my first car and it has been an excellent everyday transport. Besides it I now own a Rapid Cabrio, an S110R (under restoration) and a Mk.1 Estelle 105L.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd December, 2000
For a small cc car it has great performance, cheap economy and deserves a full thumbs up!!!
Generally carburation, starter motor, master cylinder, clutch master and rear slaves.
Most of the problems were due to the car standing in my yard for a year and a half.
My Skoda has been lowered so it handles great on corners. The engine - I would give top marks for acceleration and economy, the car is very easy to service and very cheap as well.
I rebuilt the starter motor for £0.10 (the electricity to run the drill).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th August, 2000
Head gasket. All year antifreeze/inhibitor is a must for these alloy head engines otherwise corrosion sets in and the head gasket blows. Carb needed setting up to achieve a good emissions/mpg/idling compromise.
More fun than a Mini Cooper. Handling on dry roads is excellent. On wet roads it's good but you need to concentrate! Performance is a puzzle. The engine spec is nothing to shout about but hell does it go! Typically 35 mpg on lead replacement petrol for my 58 miles per day commute. Unleaded can be used but advice varies so I'm playing safe. The 136 head was developed for the Favorit so some engine spares have to be for the later vehicle. Hugely underrated.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th July, 2000
If you cannot afford a Porsche 911 buy a Rapid
Not much! Some overheating problems, it is not unusual for temperatures to reach 40C in the shade here. Coolant thermostat needs changing every couple of years. Blown cylinder head gasket after eight years.
An excellent car if comfort is not your main priority. Not much luggage space and not much head and leg room on the rear seat. Otherwise highly recommended. Handling is very good and road holding with 185/60/13 tyres is very impressive. Looks good too.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th March, 2000
A mysterious hole appeared in the fuel hose, causing it to break down 4 times before it was discovered, otherwise this vehicle has been ultra reliable.
I do over 30 miles a day, everyday, and it never misses a beat. Cheap to repair at main dealers. True budget motoring.
This is a much underated true coupe. It is worth owning, if only on its timeless looks alone. It will also carry 5 passengers in absolute comfort. It effortlessly scoots along at 80 MPH all day if need be. At that speed, the cabin is surprisingly quiet. The handling is very predictable once you know how to drive one. Goodyear tyres a must for wet driving. Avoid cheap tyres, and make sure all wheel pressures are correct. Great coupe.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 29th June, 1999
21st Jul 2001, 13:09
What kit did you use to lower your Skoda?