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Who needs a Golf GTI?

Advantages: Loads of room and comfort, very quick, reasonably economical
Disadvantages: Not quite got the looks to compete

Updated: 27/08/12 - please see bottom of review for update. For those of you who know me by now, you would have noticed that I like my cars. You may have also noticed that I like my fast cars. You may also have noticed that I generally sway towards the ...

170driver 17.09.2011 · Read full review
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Review of Skoda Octavia RS 2.0 TFSI

Octavia vRS is a fantastic value for money hot hatch

Advantages: Quick, economical for a hot hatch, very practical, reliable
Disadvantages: Not the best looking car, need rear parking sensors for ease

...I previously owned a Subaru Impreza WRX and needed something which was almost as quick, better built, easier on fuel and a good ownership prospect . After trying out the almost identicle Golf GTI, I preferred the Skoda due to the fact it is more practi ...

jameseasson1979 03.01.2011 · Read full review
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Review of Skoda Octavia RS 2.0 TFSI

Octavia Elegance TDI PD 140 diesel Jan 2005

Advantages: Refinement, relaxed power, fuel economy, space
Disadvantages: remote locking range and sensitivity, noisy seat belt warning, standard lights

We wanted refinement above all - to us this means a peaceful driving experience wrapped in an integrated and responsive package. Ample power at low revs goes a long way towards providing much of this and, since diesels have improved, we thought one might ...

tranx 29.07.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Skoda Octavia 2.0 Hatchback

Octavia 2.0 Tdi Elegance

Advantages: TDI diesel 140BHP - economy, room, handling, versatility- Skoda
Disadvantages: Only on a VW Golf platform not the Passat

Having owned a previous Skoda Octavia, it was a bit of a no-brainer when the time came to change the car after 5 years. Had a test drive in the new 140BHP 2.0 Diesel TDi - what a difference! Advantages: larger car all round (my over 6 Foot son can now ...

petergee 10.03.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Skoda Octavia 2.0 Hatchback

Czech mate!

Advantages: VW Quality & Lovely Drive
Disadvantages: Parking Sensors Essential

We bought our Octavia in preparation for the birth of our first child. We were originally looking at a 1.8 Ford Focus, but the Octavia was so much nicer to drive, was better equipped, offered much more space and was cheaper, so it was a real no brainer f ...

Bertie_Wooster 16.05.2006 · Read full review
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