8th Oct 2012, 06:50
I've owned (and serviced) at least 5 PD engined Octavias, and the "turbo bearings" have never been an issue. Stick to the service intervals, use good quality oil and filters, and they should do 300,000 miles plus before they start to complain.
28th Aug 2012, 04:43
What tosh. I've owned an Octavia for the last eight years. One of the best cars I've owned. I am now exchanging it for a newer version with a few more whistles. My other car is a Volvo S80, and I still fight the wife for the Octavia at times.
In those eight years, I have only had to change every day running things (tyres, rear springs, air flow sender). No worries from anything else.
All in all, a great car for money from the VW stable at a lower cost. Don't shout too loud; there won't be enough to go round on the second hand market, as they are hard to get. Taxi lads get to them first.