The new Octavia has many plus points, not least better reliabilty.
You really need a 1.6 for these cars.
Check out the JD Power surveys-->> "Skoda drivers are the most satisfied mainstream brand owners in the UK, according to the 2005 J D Power Survey of Customer Satisfaction. Ranked second overall for the second consecutive year, Skoda was beaten to the top spot by only one luxury brand - and by only one point. With a CSI score of 847, Skoda’s rating improved by four points over 2003, compared to an industry average decline of two points. This year marks the 10th year in succession that Skoda has remained in the Top 5 of all manufacturers."
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JD Power Survey 2005 - Family cars
2005/04/14
In most classes, a non-Japanese winner might raise a few eyebrows, but not here. The Skoda Octavia has dominated this class for the past three years and it does so again.
That it achieves this in the face of continuing opposition from excellent Japanese cars three are breathing right down its neck is merely further evidence of its blend of reliability, practicality, low running costs and fine dealer service.
Further down the table, there's evidence that the French manufacturers are raising their game. The Renault Laguna and Citroën C5 were in the bottom two positions a year ago, but now they are fourth and fifth from bottom respectively. Yes, it's a small step, but it's progress nevertheless.
Skoda Octavia CLASS WINNER"
Skoda comes in 2!!! whilst Ford comes in 17th
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