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| Performance | 9.5/10   |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 9.6/10 |
| Reliability | 9.6/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.9/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9.7/10 |
| Overall Rating | 9.3/10 |
Full review by
wanted143
on 11th May 2008
User Rating : 10
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Good Points: pick up is ultimate.
Bad Points: Cabin space.
General comments: The car is good in pick up wise, body built and fitness. The car is bad for indian roads since the ground clearance is not at all good and the cabin space should also be improved. Where as in the compitative world the maintenance of the vechile should be less.
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Review by
yamiuchi
on 16th Apr 2008
User Rating : 9
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The Skoda Octavia RS is a good all rounder, power, room (3 adults in the back is tight but ok), good looking, best colours are black and silver, you will pay extra for 2nd hand cars with all the extras but cruise control well worth hunting for. I have had one for nearly 6 months and been more than happy with it. I have a problem with the central locking at the moment which can be a pain when filling up with fuel due to the petrol cap being linked to it. Can get to the cap release in the boot wit ...
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Review by
Peter Nolan
on 7th Mar 2008
User Rating : 9
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I like the Skoda in general and the RS looks good, it just needs something more to make it stand out from the rest of the Skoda family.
The spoiler looks a bit normal and perhaps a bit too large. In general the car could do with a bit of a body revamp, just to make it look cooler.
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Review by
ianthorne
on 8th Nov 2007
User Rating : 10
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A fantastic performance hatch in all respects. Race blue is spot on. Very nice interior trim, loads of room, please go and buy one. Very quick, comfort, economy on grown up journeys!, stereo, space, equipment, price, just about everything else. front wiper arms do not lift from screen when lovingly washing it. I keep hurting my fingers when scrubbing the brake calipers! Nothing else.
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Review by
Riss71
on 8th Jun 2007
User Rating : 9
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I have owned my Skoda Octavia RS for just under a week, having previously owned a 2.0 WRX Impreza Wagon PPP, which cost the earth to run, hence why I now own a Octavia. I wanted the performance without the cost and boy have I found it.
The Octavia is a fine car, excellent quality build, super performance (OK not as fast as the Subaru, but it could be with a few tweaks here and there and some little mods and a bit of a re-map) anyway back to the point, I recently went on a journey only 200 or ...
Riss71's full review | 266 words
Review by
garethrichmond
on 23rd Apr 2007
User Rating : 8
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My regular 2.0L TFSI vRS is having some back ordered bits fitted, so I asked if I could 'borrow' a 2.0L TDI vRS whilst the work was being done, just for comparison sake. I've only had the car a day so this is by no means an in-depth review, just my initial observations.
Whilst not quite chalk and cheese there are some differences between the TFSI & the TDI vRS's. The TDI feels quite front heavy and not as sharp on the initial turn in as the petrol model and the acceleration in the first two gea ...
garethrichmond's full review | 331 words
Review by
adge
on 19th Apr 2007
User Rating : 10
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Wanted one of these for a couple of years. First time I drove it was blown away, what performance for such small outlay. As for the badge don't worry most discerning motorists have wised up and realise what a cracking motor they are. Mine is black, have read the comments about keeping it clean, but when you fall in love with a motor like this cleaning it is a joy. Haven't stopped grinning since I got it!
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Review by
redstorm100
on 27th Mar 2007
User Rating : 9
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I work as a driving instructor for the fire service. We tested BMW, Vauxhall, Ford and Skoda.... The Skoda out performed all the others, especially in the handling and ergonomics side of things. It has great build quality and I didn't feel that I needed to blush either just because it was a Skoda.
I want one...bring on those hot hatches!
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Review by
rdj
on 28th Aug 2006
User Rating : 9
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just love it..................
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Review by
KDR152
on 18th Jun 2006
User Rating : 9
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Having thought about what new company car to get and being offered a Skoda L&K, I drove a Octavia VRs and placed the order. Picked the car up Monday 12th June with a 190 mile journey ahead of me.
First impressions - Looked great, drove well - Very easy to control, great road presence, unbelievably comfortable considering I'm 6ft 2", just felt glad that all the mickey taking over ordering a Skoda would be in vain. A fantastic vehicle with bags of space.
Heres the advice bit - I looked at loa ...
KDR152's full review | 260 words | 2 comments added.
Review by
skoda1
on 14th Jun 2006
User Rating : 10
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I've had the Skoda Octavia RS since new and its done 32500 miles.
I've just had a new water pump and thermostate fitted to the tune of £400.
I can't fault the preformance and handling of the car it's A1
The parts however are a bit unreliable.
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Review by
ClarkeEccles
on 29th May 2006
User Rating : 10
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I have owned my Skoda Octavia RS now for 3 months, it is my 3rd Octavia having already owned the 20 valve SLX and 2.0 Elegance. I doubt whether there is another car that will go this fast for the money in it's category. It is also very economical when driven sensibly 35-40mpg. Having tried all the premium brands of fuel, Shell Optimax delivers the best performance. If your looking for economy, practicality and blistering performance for not a lot of money, this is the car to buy.
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Review by
Brooner
on 13th May 2006
User Rating : 9
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Only had the Skoda Octavia RS a couple of weeks, so I apologise that the review is not really in depth!
Now it's run in, I have to say the performace is superb. I get it in the right gear (like any turbo) and it flys!!
It's comfortable, handles well with a golf club friendly boot, and seems to be fairly easy on fuel if you are easy with the throttle (been getting an average of about 36-37mpg)
No problems with reliability so far, but it has only been a fortnight!
I feel I should point out t ...
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Review by
jazzRS360
expert review 
on 19th Mar 2006
User Rating : 8
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I already own a 2001 Octavia vRS and have had it since new. Having already covered over 91,000 miles, I still think it's amazing. However, this is a review for the new 2.0T FSi engined Octavia vRS, which I have been interested in buying as a replacement. After three in depth test drives, I have decided no, and here is why...
It looks decent, as predicted. It has a pleasing shape, the usual subtle body mods. However, I can't help feeling that some of the older model's macho look has gone. The ne ...
jazzRS360's full review | 750 words | 19 comments added.
Review by
Glen Rayns
on 17th Feb 2006
User Rating : 10
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We have recently acquired a 54 plate black VRS and it's the business, unfortunately after driving it out of the garage the engine warning light came on and it was returned to the garage. It was quickly diagnosed as an emissions valve and replaced. No problems now. Its awesome power and drive are brill. The gearbox and gates are spot on - thinking of trading it in now for the new 200bhp model. See if that one is as good !!!!
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Review by
web Mahatma
on 17th Feb 2006
User Rating : 10
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An excellent car which has features of cars much much more expensive. A stunner on the road. I am going to get a good performance chip for my RS ... hmm I wonder how mind blowing will it become then.. I would recommend this car with my eyes closed.. Love its superb responsive engine.
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Review by
mcawley
on 19th Dec 2005
User Rating : 10
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I would recommend the Skoda Octavia RS to anyone who wants a high performance car thats easy to live with and has reasonable running costs. If you can manage to drive with a light foot then it will return 42mpg!! I have also found my local dealer Autosales to be excellent.
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Review by
teebs
on 6th Dec 2005
User Rating : 8
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I've got a new Skoda Octavia RS 55 plate in red it really does look the part.I've had no problems with the car what so ever and would recommend this car. Ok I'm 29 so insurance isn't cheap but when you leave BMWs at the lights it worth every penny.
teebs's full review | 117 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
nick stage
on 4th Dec 2005
User Rating : 10
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Buy the Skoda Octavia RS you'll like it.
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Review by
Revstyle
on 24th Nov 2005
User Rating : 10
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If you're reading this, your either interested in buying a Skoda Octavia vRS or own one yourself! If you're considering buying one, go and have a test drive. This will confirm just how brilliant they are! This is the 2nd Octavia vRS I've owned. Both have been simply fantastic. Both cars have been driven at 150mph and felt very safe. Neither have been remapped, as I feel that it's quick enough already. Also I like my front tyres! I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone considering buying one. ...
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