Never yet trumpted about my Octavia being a Passat in drag thanks! Just our opinion. I love my Skoda for what it is and wouldn't want it to be a VW they cost too much.
Quote: Originally posted by Tunstallwood on 20/9/2010Love our Octavia 1.9 TDi 4x4, and no amount of persuasion will get me to get a van that's over it's limit as that would mean changing my car!! We worked out 85% to be 1380kg for ours. We have an older ABI at 1170 MTPLM and it tows like a dream in 6th gear, returns about 37mpg towing and 55-63 around town to and from work etc dependent on traffic. Soon to be re-mapped for economy. Would highly recommend.
Definitely not Golf size, parked next to a Passat estate we struggle to see the difference. Also has the Audi Haldex 4x4 system on.
Andi
The 4x4 Octavia diesel Estate has a higher towing weight (1600kgs) than than the standard Diesel Estate also has a Higher kerbweight but there's not so many about , I looked for a low mileage second hand one couldn't find any there as rare as hens teeth
We have an Octavia Estate, 1.9tdi and an Elddis Wisp 450 EB, a perfect combination, did Cornwall no problem! There are plenty of vans out there to suit the Octavia. Just remember it is as big as the Cavalier/Sierras were in the 1980s!
You should find a van to suit you somewhere. Just remember look at the fully laden weight sticker on the van, if it is over your 1385kg, just do not buy it!
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Quote: Originally posted by alan29 on 20/9/2010I quite fancied one of the estates till I saw that there was a lip in the boot that you had to lift everything over instead of sliding straight out.
Who's bright idea was that?????
A second boot floor to level things out is available for around £100. Standard on the Laurent and Klement model.
So you have to lose space and pay extra to get what should have been there to start with.
Quote: Originally posted by neil and lena on 20/9/2010
Quote: Originally posted by Tunstallwood on 20/9/2010Love our Octavia 1.9 TDi 4x4, and no amount of persuasion will get me to get a van that's over it's limit as that would mean changing my car!! We worked out 85% to be 1380kg for ours. We have an older ABI at 1170 MTPLM and it tows like a dream in 6th gear, returns about 37mpg towing and 55-63 around town to and from work etc dependent on traffic. Soon to be re-mapped for economy. Would highly recommend.Definitely not Golf size, parked next to a Passat estate we struggle to see the difference. Also has the Audi Haldex 4x4 system on.
Andi
The 4x4 Octavia diesel Estate has a higher towing weight (1600kgs) than than the standard Diesel Estate also has a Higher kerbweight but there's not so many about , I looked for a low mileage second hand one couldn't find any there as rare as hens teeth
We were really lucky when we dropped on ours, the local Skoda garage keep stalking me to buy it!! It had 32000 miles at 3 years old and a towbar and electrics fitted, was obviously meant to be and I'm so glad
Quote: Originally posted by alan29 on 20/9/2010
I quite fancied one of the estates till I saw that there was a lip in the boot that you had to lift everything over instead of sliding straight out.
Who's bright idea was that?????
A second boot floor to level things out is available for around £100. Standard on the Laurent and Klement model.
So you have to lose space and pay extra to get what should have been there to start with.
You can remove the false floor if you require that bit extra room it just lifts out, then your left with a 4 inch lip
The Octavia is built on the golf 5 platform as is the Seat Almera and Audi A4
I have the loan of an Octavia - brand spanking new. It seems to go like stink and has a 6 speed gear box that takes a lot of getting used to; very easy to miss a gear and end up with a gear ratio you don't want: That's my fault, not the cars.
The overall feel is very "plasticy" although it seems well put together
"Under £16,000 Class
Winner: Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.6 TDI CR....
£25,000 to £32,000 Class and Overall Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2011
Winner: Skoda Superb Estate Elegance 2.0 TDI CR....
Final Thoughts
The Skoda Superb is fast becoming something of a Caravan Club Towcar of the Year legend, this being its third overall win.....
...Ford's Mondeo Titanium X Sport estate nearly spoiled Škoda's party, which itself had another Superb estate, the 1.8 TSI, snapping at its heels....."
....two Skodas winning, with another in third place...
Gram
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Ours is a Y reg 1.9 tdi elegance estate. Had from new at £11.5k as an imported RH drive. Done over 165,000 miles and towed with it for over 3 years. We have a twin axle 1991 ABI Tristar, 4 berth, with MTPLM of 1275kg. These vans were top spec in their day, all wood cupboards, oven with 4 burner rings and a Thetford loo.
We drive about 60 miles a day, so need a car that can tow and be frugal with the fuel when solo. We average 55 mpg solo, and 35 mpg towing.
The false floor is excellent, good for tucking away things you want to keep in the car but don't need/want to see every day e.g. tools or the kites (you never know when the weather's going to be right).
Also road tax is only £120 a year, insurance just over £200, mot time so far hasn't been scary, and it's great at getting away at the lights (as well at all other times too).
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Topic: Skoda Octavia
