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Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)Bought: Skoda Octavia Sedan Hatch FY12 Feb 13 in Perth as we previously owned a diesel wagon before, loved it. Recently rear windscreen was smashed by vandals and were told we have to wait more than 4 weeks!! No spares are held in Australia and we are without a car!
Good Car
Bad Service, Unacceptable post sales support
Economical
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)Great Car, brought the 2.0ltr Diesel, never short of power, accelerates onto freeways with ease, sometimes faster than many cars around me.
Loads of boot space and easy to create more space with lowering of seat backs and parcel tray removal. Loads of hooks in boot space for hanging up shopping bags to stop them shifting around when you driving home.
Easily get 800'ks from a tank fill around suburbs, regardless of driving conditions or vehicle loads.
Would like an option to replace Chrome in interior.. looks nice, but gets hot and frequ
... Read moreently reflects sun around. 800k's around town (Melbourne outer suburbs). Wanting to see what a big day of open road driving will get. Too much chrome/shiny metal in interior, metal plus Aussie sun equals hot and blinding.
Skoda Octavia RS 125TD DSG: fabulous car!
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)Company vehicle, not a single fault in 65,000KM. Averaging 5.2L per 100km when driven without regard for economy. Seats supportive and comfortable, you arrive at destination refreshed after 7hr drive in heavy Bruce Hwy traffic. The gearbox is very direct drive and great enthusiast item re being a full manual if requirered. The the torque is amazing. Compared the Mazda 6 diesel and by comparison the Mazda servise costs were close to 50% higher to 120,000km(10k interval vs 15k interval)
Dynamicaly a very safe car with surperb high speed stabil
... Read moreity, handling and brakes. Very quiet at speed. Car is ypical diesel noise at idle and when cold, that is part of package, under load slick and smooth and deceptively quick mid range. Cannot wait for the new version. Performace, handling, brakes, economy, solidness,2007 Skoda Octavia 2.0 Litre
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)Update. 9/2017 traded the car due to transmission shudder. I have found the dealer mechanics to possess limited expertise and fail to cope with some aspects of required product knowledge (previously they did not know the correct # of kilometres to change the timing belt, I had to ring European Head Office). Transmission specialist was much more knowledgeable. Skoda wanted 10 thousand to replace it. Transmission specialist would have done it for far less ( less than $1,000) by fine tuning the computer settings. He noted that the transmission
... Read more shifted smoother than most DSGs and on the other hand the Skoda mechanic said the transmission was totalled. Unbelievable. Don't think I would buy another after this experience Bought a demonstrator with about 6,000 klms on it. We have been very happy with the car, handles very well (new non-factory tyres), fuel efficient on long drives, roomy, firm ride, ergonomic cabin. Amazing acceleration in sport drive behaves like a V6, will overtake anything that needs to be overtaken in a short period of time. Minimal driver fatigue on long drives (i.e 800 klms non-stop), amazing 6-speed auto transmission, 6.7 litres / 100 but takes at least 100 klms to achieve this. Around town 8.5 to 9.5, Note 110,000 klms not the 60,000 the Skoda mechanic might tell you for the timing belt. The engine should have 95 Octane but can tolerate 91 Octane but not as happy with it, occasional misfire but runs satisfactorily above idle speed. Very large boot, I put a large eskie in it. Quality speakers. Poor radio reception - Frequent / low volume clackety clack from under the passenger side dash board. Skoda mechanics say it is the climate control system adusting. Fuel efficiency takes a long time to achieve, requires completely warmed up engine so short trips are not very fuel efficient. Was not told about the need for 95 Octane when I bought it.Find out how Skoda Octavia compares to other Cars
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Excellent Car - Great quality and Performance
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)I bought a second hand MY11 Octavia TSI 118, Liftback, 37.000km with GPS and Bluetooth from a VW dealer for $ 19.990. I am extremly impressed by the solid build quality, fantastic performance and economy. Although Skoda hasn't yet the brand recognition in Australia it desrves, I highly recommend this vehicule. It's a driver's car and delivers huge fun to drive. The 7 speed DSG is the best auto I have ever driven. Last but not least, the boot is huge - 560 l is just class leading. Great job, Skoda!
Solid build quality, very frugal (I averaged 6.7 l/100km 80% highway, 20% city with petrol 118TSI), Huge boot, fun to drive, sporty and smooth 7 spedd DSG, great value
Overrated & Costs a bomb to service
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)I bought the TDI in 2009 but I think I now have buyer's remorse. This is not particularly good value compared to the cars we have available for a similar money. I think it may be a good car to buy second hand if you can service it yourself because it was very hard to sell and at the end I had to drop the price heaps. If you buy second hand but can't service it your self stay clear.
Cost a small fortune for a minor diesel service by Skoda. I can see why they are not that popular with people who like value.
In Europe these cars are seen as bei
Good iindependant Mechanics would easily cope and charge half what Franchised dealers would charge. Supply your own oil meeting the spec and save more again. Local cab company runs a fleet of the TDi
... Read moreDSG Passat wagons and they are getting Very good total running costs taking into account resale, purchase, service and fuel efficiency. The drive trains routinely get 600,000 miles plus in England.Insurance on my RS is $514 per annum with 70% no claim and group discount, very cheap to insure, and the service costs are OK if you shop around and much cheaper than only real comparable vehicle at t
... Read moreime, Mazda 6 diesel wagon which by comparison felt inferior with creaking hard plastics and a manual box that felt slow even if peformance was direct match.I get mine serviced by an independent vw group mechanic, no problems and much cheaper..
Amazing car - amazing value!
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)I've been driving my MY11 Octavia RS wagon TSI Manual for almost 2 months now and can't fault it. Exceptionally well equipped, impressive engine performance and ride/handling. Build quality is over and above what I would expect for a car this price and it reflects it's Volkswagen family ties.
Interior space is generous (especially the boot), seating is very supportive and comfortable. Child seats are easily installed and prams and luggage fit easily in the boot area. Cargo blind design is lovely.
Columbus centre display unit with 30gB ha
Glad we made the choice....twice.
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)We were issued with an Octavia wagon on an interstate road trip in 2008 and against all odds, were totally blown away with the overall quality of the thing. The drive train was totally smooth yet powerful, handling (even with loads on board) fantastic, ergonomics brilliant and the seating great on our 1600km trip (no backache), which was the ultimate deciding factor to upgrade from our Mazda 6 upon our return. We have had nil issues with our 2008 TDI DSG wagon since purchase and at 62000km it always continues to impress us to this day. So much
... Read moreso that we have also purchased a 2012 TSI DSG wagon with the proven knowledge as to why these things are so popular throughout europe for very good reason. The comfortable and spacious interior, economical and smooth turbocharged drive trains, great size/practicality. NilJust Brilliant
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)We own a Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI manual. It is a brillian car, we fill up every 6 weeks and it has plenty of room for us and two kids, the cargo area is great. My wife loves it because it is large enough for the family but small enough to navigate around town. Great value for money.
I would have no hesitation recommending this car.
Inexpensive, reliable, big enough for th family
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Great car feels like a limo
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)I bought mine with 33000 klms on the clock. It is now on 99000 and not one thing has gone wrong with it. We are now a family of 4 and it suits us very well. I needed a car I could rely on and that was economical on fuel as I was about to move south of Perth and would be doing a lot of kilometres quickly. I looked at buying my first deisel vehicle and thought maybe a Peugeot 307 would do it but was put off by the numerous electrical issues that they seemed to have. The Skoda popped up in my online search. I loved the understated look of it immed
... Read moreiately and then proceeded to do some homework because I knew nothing about them except a vague memory of something small and air cooled. I found glowing reports from owners in the UK and was hooked. There is virtually nothing about this car that I dont like. The ride is very smooth. The car feels very solid. After 4 years there are still no rattles at all. The interior is very comfortable. The dash and door plastics are very up market and soft to touch without being easily marked. The adjustability of the driving position is first class. My only gripe with this is that as I have a long torso and my partner has a short torso, we are altering it a lot and the lever action of the height adjuster is a little tedious after a while. Servicing costs I consider to be quite reasonable. The tyres I have on have done 60000 and still have some wear left in them so I don't consider it to be hard on tyres. My previous vehicle was a tarago and I do miss the extra space it had but still manage to get everything I need into the Skoda. All in all a great car and feels like a luxury vehicle. Solid feel, reliability, fuel economy, luxuriousness, ample power, iPod/iphone compatability, luggage space Towbar scrapes sometimes, peeling badges. Hardly worth putting in but irritating image on such a great car.Good
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)Test drove this car and the Roomster, and opted for the Roomster. Would have been more than happy with the Octavia though. Good combination of features, price, space in the wagon. While the hatch had good space the larger loading area of the wagon gave it a practicality edge.
The luggage space, the features available for the price, the build quality. Volkswagen diesel engine.
The back seat space was a bit tight. The shortish wheelbase perhaps made it a little jittery on the highway. This was only a minor thing, but a difference was noticeable when I drove a Roomster immediately afterwards (Roomster having better highway stability despite its shape)
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Solidly built, very reliable, excellent fuel mileage, great small/medium car option.
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)Have owned this octavia since new (2009) and is a 2.0 TDI Elegance wagon model with optional sunroof. Have installed a cargo barrier and tow bar making it very practical and safe for the kids to boot. With two children under 3, while the back seat might be a bit tight for full grown adults, is perfect for them in their capsules/booster seats and the dog who lies between them (small dog).
12 month servicing for the diesel can be pricey per service, but not out of proportion with other brands such as toyota, volvo, honda, etc... and cheaper t
... Read morehan our ford or holden servicing options! Very reliable gearbox/engine combination and economical too. Having already unfortunately been involved in an accident (rear ended by inattentive driver on way home from hospital with wife and 2 day old newborn) can say that at moderate speeds anyway a very safe vehicle. Being struck from behind, my wife thought I was a bit tough on the brakes, unaware we had just been hit! Repair costs are in line with other 'domestic' cars - cheaper than my astra which of course is also a european car. Overall servicing costs are acceptable, fuel costs are less than petrol 4 cylinder, insurance costs and ergo are low as a result of being a 4 cylinder diesel (yes I don't agree with all turbos taking a hit on insurance/rego). Reliability is excellent, nil faults yet and still going. Great size of car with large boot that easily handles the family gear when going on vacation (larger than commodore boot), and roof rack option if you have even more stuff. Residual value is strong still at this stage, being one of the first of the model line wasn't expecting it to match volkswagen golf, but hasn't been too far off. Not a badge most people will envy, though not one people sneer at either. No large SUV for those SUV haters out there to cling onto. Friends have a Q5, and having driven and ridden in both, prefer the octavia with larger boot, better ride and handling, and more economical highway driving.Find out how Skoda Octavia compares to other Cars
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Fantastic car & great value too
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)I purchased a MY10 90TSi Octavia wagon with the seven speed DSG gearbox.
This car drives very well, is comfortable, well built & amazing performance for a 1.4litre motor. The fuel consumption is near to the stated figures. I have been getting 6.3l/100ks with two people & 6.7l/100km with 4 people & luggage on highway trips. Around town it returns around 6.5l/100km.
I test drove several cars before deciding on the Skoda.I found it to be the best car for me in the $30,000 to $40,000 bracket.
VW, ADI quality at an affordable price.
The Engine
Very impressive.
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)Very well equipped for the price, perfected suited for travelling with loads of large & small storage space and great fuel economy. Firm but extremely comfortable seats for average sized people with both front seats offering height & lumbar adjustment. Full sized spar e wheel, adjustable headlights which are handy for night travelling. Have really come to ignore the rather bland styling for the great benefits it offers.
Fuel efficient both around town & highway, plenty of power from small engine assisted by turbo & 7 speed gearbox.
Takes a little getting used to if one hasn't driven a turbo before.
Euro feel, Great economy
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)Superb motor car, great feel on the road, great economy, at 73000 km's have had no issues at all, very good on tyres. Overall I am a convert, my brother also drives a Skoda. I drive approx 600km's per week and constantly achieve 6.3 litres per 100km's, so better than published figures.
Value, economy and Euro feel on the road
A little road noise on some surfaces, trying Bridgestone Ecopia tyres next to eleviate
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Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)Very competent car for $30990, nice relaxed ride, lots of standard features, you will be surprised that a 1.8l engine with only 118kw performs so well.
Australians would be doing themselves a favour if they started looking at these cars instead of your Falcodores or Camrys. Remember underneath that Skoda badge is Volkswagen engineering and build quality, so it can't be bad.
Price, Build quality, Huge Boot, Good performance of 1.8t, very good fuel economy, "honest" looks, nice ride.
Handling could be sharper, Resale value, new model coming soon, even though its only been on the market for 12 months, not much else.
Excellent
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)Skodas are very reliable cars. Ask any pom or german and I bet they won't have a bad word to say about them. You don't get what you pay for, I believe you get more. I can only comment on the 2.0 TDI 6-speed manual sedan which I've been driving for the past 2 1/2 hears. I have nothing but praise for this car. I love that it looks just different enough for people to take notice without being offensive. Although the 2010 model is, I believe, even more stylish than the older one. The interior trim and plastics all feel firm and well built (b
... Read moreecause they are!). On the highway, fuel economy is down to 5.0 litres/100km and in the city under 7. The turbo lag can be limiting in some instances and this is the only quip I have. Once you're over that 1-2 second period, the TDi flings the car forwards in a manner akin to a V6 petrol. It's no WRX nor does it intend to be, but it handles brilliantly in all conditions and it's a joy to drive. Very dynamic when pushed hard up winding mountain roads. If you're thinking of buying this car but are nervous about the resalve value, I believe the Octavia is worth the punt. This is a great value for money car and the more drivers will realise this (and they will), the better the resale value. Stylish looks (subjective, I know!), excellent build quality and attention to detail, fuel economy, practicality, massive boot, handling, amount of power/torque from diesel engine. Turbo lag. Questionable resale value (but that's not the car's fault)Good
Octavia 1Z (2007-2013)We looked at both this and the Skoda Roomster. We ended up buying the Roomster for our family but this was a great vehicle. HEAPS of room. Especially in the boot. Fantastic fuel economy. Handled really nicely. Quite an elegant looking car. It is surprising how much room you have for a family in this car. Underneath Skoda is made with VW parts so you have excellent quality. A really high safety standard - meets high levels of european safety standards. Well worth a look!
Great value for money. VW quality behond the brand. Fuel economy is great.
Pretty unknown at this stage in Australia
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Is the dealer NOR or SOR? Looks like the 3 stars was for the dealership not the car. So is the car nice to drive?