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Anyone have a Skoda?

~spirited~ View Member Profile	19/01/2013, 07:57 PM Post #1
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We are in the market for a new family car. DH doesn't want an SUV so we are looking at a wagon. From what I've read, the Skoda Superb Wagon seems to be ticking all our boxes, and has very positive reviews. However, DH is more of a Toyota/Holden/Ford man. So, any advice? Pros/cons? Thanks!

HeroOfCanton View Member Profile	19/01/2013, 08:05 PM Post #2
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Going to keep an eye on this... DH has his heart set on an Octavia wagon! And sorry to hijack OP, but does anyone have 3 cars eats across in a Skoda? That's my only car criteria really - DH is responsible for the rest! This post has been edited by HeroOfCanton: 19/01/2013, 08:33 PM

~spirited~ View Member Profile	19/01/2013, 08:07 PM Post #3
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Tell him to look at the superb elegance wagon! http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and-revie...elegance_review

Corella View Member Profile	19/01/2013, 08:24 PM Post #4
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I drive a Skoda Octavia and it is awesome. Great build, quiet, oodles of room, great fuel economy, great extras and easy to drive and park. I get lots of compliments about it from people in the know about it being reliable and safe. It has points for seats, lots of storage and good a/c and heating. Only downside I've found so far is that some parts are not available as OEM - you need Skoda parts for a few things like wiper blades. So getting it serviced is easier at the dealership but more expensive and a pain as I don't live near it. I had really good service and could borrow the car for a substantial test drive. Perhaps do that?

Corella View Member Profile	19/01/2013, 08:25 PM Post #5
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Oh and they use a really rare grade of oil which is $$$!

mondayschild View Member Profile	19/01/2013, 08:29 PM Post #6
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Webought a Skoda Fabia vRS for my husband and it is freaking unbelievable. I can't say enough about this car and the customer service we had and continue to have from Skoda. When we upgrade my car in a year or two it will be to a Skoda, maybe the Octavia or the new Rapid. Definitely give them a look. Yes the oil is pricey but the car itself is not cheap either.

~spirited~ View Member Profile	19/01/2013, 08:37 PM Post #7
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QUOTE (HeroOfCanton @ 19/01/2013, 09:05 PM) Going to keep an eye on this... DH has his heart set on an Octavia wagon! And sorry to hijack OP, but does anyone have 3 cars eats across in a Skoda? That's my only car criteria really - DH is responsible for the rest! I don't know about car seats, but from what I've read the skoda wagons (well at least the superb) have roomy rear seats (one of our criteria, we're both tall and expect our kids to be as well).

HeroOfCanton View Member Profile	19/01/2013, 08:46 PM Post #8
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QUOTE (~spirited~ @ 19/01/2013, 09:37 PM) I don't know about car seats, but from what I've read the skoda wagons (well at least the superb) have roomy rear seats (one of our criteria, we're both tall and expect our kids to be as well). They certainly look wide on the inside of the car, and they weren't 'bucket' seats either, which is the main problem in my Peugeot - we can't put the seats in the middle as it sits too high, and they won't fit together side by side anyway. Sorry I've hijacked your thread! Corella, we very nearly went had took a test drive the other day, as our local dealership has 0% interest finance. We did the sums though, and are going to wait a while, so DH said no test-drive - maybe he thinks we'd be too tempted! Glad to hear you love your Octavia though!

Zephie Chugger View Member Profile	19/01/2013, 09:32 PM Post #9
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[quote name='HeroOfCanton' date='19/01/2013, 09:05 PM' post='15252912' And sorry to hijack OP, but does anyone have 3 cars eats across in a Skoda? That's my only car criteria really - DH is responsible for the rest! [/quote] We have a Roomster and yes it fit 3 cars seats across. Love the car can't say anything bad about the it, will miss it when we up grade to a 7 seater.

MarsBarSlice View Member Profile	19/01/2013, 09:36 PM Post #10
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Great information in all the posts, thank you. We've been looking at a Skoda as well. We couldn't fault it on paper so good to know how it drives and has the room for 3 car seats. We were looking at the Yeti. This post has been edited by MarsBarSlice: 19/01/2013, 09:38 PM

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