Deal works out @ £183.40 per month inc VAT with an initial rental of £1100.40. Cost of the lease works out far less than the cost of depreciation if bought outright.
Spec: Sat Nav, Metallic Paint included, Leather Upholstery, Cruise Control, Auto Lights/Wipers, Lane Assist, Multi Function Steering Wheel etc etc
I've just ordered two of these for employees. There is only a limited supply left at this price due to the price increase on April 1st (the guy explained that they still have some valid quotes left on both 8K and 10K left from last month before the price increase, these expire in a couple of weeks).
The best thing about these is the excess mileage charge, it's only 6 pence per mile, so even if you go over the 8K a year it works out incredibly good value for money.
I was able to negotiate the admin/processing fee down to just £60 inc VAT hence total price. (I think they're happy to do so due to the fact that these quotes are set to expire soon).
As per norm with PCH/BCH, Road Fund Licence & Delivery included in price.
Top comments
ferple to Cameron92
11 Apr 1516#5
Comment
1985 called, they want their opinions back.
Footsore to Cameron92
11 Apr 1514#4
Muppet
craigstephens to Cameron92
11 Apr 156#6
Enlighten us as to what luxury you're galavanting around in at the moment.
Cameron92
11 Apr 155#3
Why drive a Skoda when you can drive anything else?
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Mr No
11 Apr 151#1
oddballjamie
11 Apr 152#2
It looks good against list price, however these are going for over 20% off list as Skoda can't shift them.
Worth doing the figures fully before jumping in.
groenleader to oddballjamie
11 Apr 15#7
True, true as are most of these "great lease deals" they are often on cars that are not quite right for the market!
These cars are bought by a select few people who find the XC70 and Subaru Outback right for there lives. They are brand loyal customers and often choose the autobox. The autobox, if an option on this lease is a DSG type and awful choice for small inclines and slippery surfaces!
JonoOfThrace to oddballjamie
11 Apr 151#13
Would you mind telling me where I can get an Octavia Scout at 20% off - because I may well buy one.
Cameron92
11 Apr 155#3
Why drive a Skoda when you can drive anything else?
Footsore to Cameron92
11 Apr 1514#4
Muppet
ferple to Cameron92
11 Apr 1516#5
Comment
1985 called, they want their opinions back.
craigstephens to Cameron92
11 Apr 156#6
Enlighten us as to what luxury you're galavanting around in at the moment.
Newbold to Cameron92
11 Apr 153#14
Given that you appear to spend most of your life playing computer games, you'll learn the answer to that little question once you hit 17!
groenleader
11 Apr 15#8
He does have a point though, Skodas are not really cheap, on a model by model basis they are do not promise best value for money. Most of their products compete with popular mainstream brands.
This is not the early 2000's when those first Octavias were cheap and a big step up from what Skoda previously offered and were extremely good value for money.
7day
11 Apr 15#9
I looked at an Octavia and loaded it was similar to a bmw1 and not far off a yeti
I think days of 12k for a saloon are gone with skoda
lancsman
11 Apr 15#10
Good point as a friend had pre 2000 rear engine skodas they were rubbish always breaking down.We bought a 2002 skoda in 2010 and have only changed a wheel bearing and thermostat apart from normal servicing.we have recently gone for a deal on a 2014 VW Passat though.
oddballjamie
11 Apr 15#11
You can still get a poverty spec Rapid for £11k. That's Fiesta money.
quidstretchy
11 Apr 155#12
don't feed the troll, let it starve
isitnexttohim
11 Apr 151#15
Ignore the haters - great quality car drove one, was going to lease one decided on the vrs instead in the end.
lukeybuilder
11 Apr 15#16
vdubs for mean or old people.
Newbold to lukeybuilder
11 Apr 15#18
You're missing the point - it's vdubs with a different badge on for educated, canny people who don't have to rely on a brand label in a sad attempt to impress.
getknk
11 Apr 151#17
voted hot. good price. Wished they had automatic version
lancsman
12 Apr 152#19
Ironically we bought the Passat BECAUSE of the Skoda's reliability !as even back in 2002 the chassis on the Octavia was stamped VW...So as you say one and the same.Not bothered about impressing we simply arent near a Skoda dealers...
lukeybuilder
12 Apr 15#20
skodas are not even that cheap anymore. quality of materials used especially inside make them look low rent.
There's nothing clever about buying a skoda. almost everyone knows they use vag engineering. normally out of date vag engineering too.
plus I never see anyone under 50 driving one. ... as a 31 year old that's a turn off.
Mr No
12 Apr 151#21
You base your purchases on the age of other users? The average age of a boat owner is 51, better put that yacht on hold.
(both of the employees that these were ordered for are under 35)
Newbold
12 Apr 152#22
Sadly, you're a few years out of date on all of this. For starters, the term VAG was dropped a long, long time ago - hasn't been used by anyone up to date with cars for a very long time! And if they're not that cheap any more, why do you feel they appeal to mean people - you can't have it both ways! Outdated VW engineering? Not for a long time. And old people? May have been the case once, when they were really cheap, but not now.
People buy them because they're much the same as the VW equivalents, but at a lower price. The dealers are also generally far better than VW dealers. Check this out too:
Skoda is hugely more reliable than VW - probably because the Czechs take a great deal of pride in the cars they turn out.
So you go back to your outdated thinking - are you actually 31, or maybe 81? :wink:
lukeybuilder
12 Apr 15#23
bit honestly I'm yet to see a skoda inside or out that looks attractive compared to seat audi or vw.
If you want a cheap load lugger go for a dacia estate. It might be ugly like the skoda but at least it's actually cheap.
eldridgep
12 Apr 15#24
Biased much? I had one of the first Octavia Vrs's back in the day and it was a great car. Audi TT engine on a Passat chassis never had an issue and drove it from new to 104k miles in about 4 years.
BTW Dacia aren't as cheap as they look you have to go for top model to get something basic like air con so your basic price is a fiction as far as I'm concerned. How air con isn't standard these days baffles me of and if you want your 4x4 looking car to actually be 4x4 that's extra too. Not saying they don't have their place but check your specs.
lukeybuilder
12 Apr 15#25
yep I owned a tt with the 225 engine. I was a beast. any gear any speed instant surge in power. great engine.
Mr No
13 Apr 151#26
Didn't you own a Fiat 500 too? Where was your expertise prior to that purchase?
BigAde
13 Apr 152#27
Why are some Skoda owners so keen to stress the link between Skoda and VW? As Newbold's link shows, there's nothing special about VWs reliability. Only their marketing efforts perpetuates the myth that VWs are reliable. Even Peugeots, Fiats and Renaults are more reliable than VWs.
A truthful VW advert would have the bloke choosing a Honda made parachute.
hukdbargain
13 Apr 151#28
The heated rear screen will come in useful. Keep your hands warm whilst your pushing it.
wantsomepls
13 Apr 153#29
So obviously, What Car doesn't know what it's talking about: it just made made the Skoda Fabia the Car of the Year, the Skoda Citigo the small Car of the Year and the Octavia Estate The family Car of the Year (second year running). What a shame they don't have the much more expert opinions on this thread to draw on before making their decisions!!!! :-)
Zuulan
13 Apr 15#30
Let's take bets. I'm betting it's a 20 year old Mercedes C-Class. And he drives about in it as if he's made it big time.
masai
13 Apr 15#31
Is skoda's previous bad image only something we talk off here in the UK or does the rest of the world share the same view? Always wondered but wasn't bothered to google it, instead I post here when I could probably of found out in less time!
LV123
13 Apr 154#32
As a Skoda driver, I'm surprised at all the people defending the brand on here.
I love my Octavia to bits, and get a lot of positive comments about it when I give people a lift (though I hope I don't know anyone who would say they hated it to my face!) but to be honest I couldn't give a damn what anyone else thinks :smile: cars will always split opinion, and some people will never be convinced (just like I'll never be convinced to go back to driving French cars). :smiley:
People need to do their research, see if it's for them and make a decision based on personal circumstances.... and probably best to ignore "messageboard" comments without substance :wink::smiley:
SpamJavelin
13 Apr 15#33
£82 per month BIK - that's a lot. Fine for a private rental but if you are after a company car you need something with lower CO2.
snagzie
13 Apr 15#34
No chance do these do 55mpg.
snagzie
13 Apr 15#35
had both a 225 tt and the original 180 vrs, both got remapped. Great smiles-per-pound ratio :smile:
gonzo02
13 Apr 15#36
Try drivethedeal
Not checked myself but should offer a decent discount
brookysm
13 Apr 152#37
Yeah utter trash unreliable rubbish, probably why Taxi drivers love em and the NHS uses em as rapid response paramedic vehicles.....
Tho to be fair the Octavia 4x4 I had was the worst car I've ever owned for reliability, however a Fabia vRS was probably the best!
Trickytimes
13 Apr 15#38
Autoebid are knocking 17.5% off them if that helps.
lukeybuilder
13 Apr 151#39
I let the wife decide on that car. It was after the audis clutch disintegrated on the way back from a wedding :disappointed:
currently driving a 63 plate vw polo match 1.4 16v with a few extras.
must be safe and sensible now. We have a 2 year old.
taker920
13 Apr 15#40
Shocking looking car & terrible interiors
lukeybuilder to taker920
13 Apr 15#41
I think shocking and terrible are over the top.
All skodas are ugly and cheap looking inside.
SaintofSouth
13 Apr 152#42
My car is really expensive and goes very fast. Beat that.
g8spur to SaintofSouth
13 Apr 15#47
Ok, my **** isn't tiny.
Cameron92
13 Apr 15#43
Tacky car for tacky people.
Newbold to Cameron92
13 Apr 152#45
Says the man (man? ) who spends most of his life playing computer games. :smile:
I would prefer to spend my life playing computer games than be seen in a Skoda.
Newbold to SaintofSouth
13 Apr 151#48
That says more about you than you'll ever be able to understand.
lancsman to SaintofSouth
14 Apr 15#66
Oh dear seems i have inherited the wife's 2002 1.9 Diesel Skoda estate which has been more reliable in 5 years than a 2005 Vauxhall Arstra Estate.2003/2004 Ford Mondeo Estate.(She's getting a young VW Passat estate...what am i to do?P.S. i play some computer games too.
That's impressive considering they use the same interior's between brands, except for the high end audi's maybe, but you will see identical radio/climate control modules from seat/audi/vw/skoda, I worked as a valeter for some time, out of the 4 I would buy skoda everytime, always had a better build, although the top ens audi's had much nicer fabrics
lukeybuilder
14 Apr 15#52
clearly you never valeted a fabia then.
nasty nasty inside.
Mr No to lukeybuilder
14 Apr 151#53
Man hates Skoda yet unable to keep himself away from a thread about a Skoda.
SteadVex to lukeybuilder
14 Apr 151#59
your opinions are clearly awesome, everything I've ever known is now wrong!
DonDraper
14 Apr 15#54
Good thing with Skodas is they're easy to mod to improve your street cred:
lukeybuilder
14 Apr 15#55
a ride in my father in laws was enough to make me realise one thing.
There nasty.
sniperpenguin
14 Apr 15#56
Sorry to burst the bubble, but as a vRS owner myself (Current Gen vRS TDI Combi) I can tell you that the days of VFM compared to other brands are long gone.
Choose your flavour of vRS (petrol / diesel), then add a couple of basic options..... Now go and Spec up a Seat Leon FR with the same engine..... Then do the same with a Golf GTD.
I got lucky with a good discount combined with the 0% PCP and free servicing packages at the time (You usuall got the PCP or the discount, not both). It quickly went up to 2.9% on the vRS only, and is now 4.9% (Ironically, matches the Leon APR too - VW's is worse.
The vRS is not the cheap car it once was.
Mr No
14 Apr 15#57
It's nice to see that your grammar is on par with your motoring knowledge.
lukeybuilder
14 Apr 15#58
I was typing this while at work....
There's no need to call the grammar police, how churlish of you!
Skoda is a brand for people who don't know much about cars but whom want to appear savvy. However the reality is they are buying a car made up of old leftovers from VW.
Mr No
14 Apr 15#60
It's a lease.
lukeybuilder
14 Apr 15#61
Okay you are leasing leftovers from VW.
Skodas have lost their biggest asset. being cheap.
lukeybuilder
14 Apr 15#62
last generation fabia is really really cheap looking inside.
Compare it to a polo or A1. It's miles behind.
Mr No
14 Apr 15#63
You spend more time talking about Skoda than a Skoda salesman.
Newbold
14 Apr 15#64
At the risk of still further feeding the sad anti-Skoda troll (you know who you are), it is quite pathetic, isn't it, that someone who knows so little about cars, so little about Skoda, and so little about VW group vehicles generally (I leave aside the grammar, which suggests a certain further lack of intellect) should want to spend so much of his sad little life trying to rubbish a product that the available evidence suggests (http://www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer) is considerably superior to the 'brands' that he prefers.
You have to wonder why anyone so lacking in knowledge would want to make such a fool of himself.
But then, that's trolls for you, isn't it? :smile:
lukeybuilder to Newbold
14 Apr 15#67
Others have commented on their dislike of skodas.
Maybe a look at the new passat might make you skoda fanboys are missing.
My life's pretty good actually. Married beautiful daughter and a great job.
Own 2 houses and saving for my 3rd.
SaintofSouth to Newbold
14 Apr 15#68
Hook line and sinker.
SaintofSouth to Newbold
14 Apr 15#69
You are still feeding.
lukeybuilder
14 Apr 15#65
I'd probably slit my wrists if i had to work for any car company let alone skoda.
SaintofSouth
14 Apr 15#70
Although its got to be said Skoda's are still crap though.
lukeybuilder to SaintofSouth
14 Apr 15#71
Such a troll honestly.
Skodas are not crap. There's just much much better choices out there.
SaintofSouth
14 Apr 15#72
Anyway look, don't get yourself all wound up it's only a Skoda.
SaintofSouth
14 Apr 15#73
I agree.
lancsman
14 Apr 15#74
Much better choice out there? Like the Passat Estate my Mrs is getting? As said i much prefer my wife's OLD skoda 2002 estate,to the Ford and Vauxhalls i've had,in the same period.The Vauxhall for a five year old when we bought it had been a dead loss.I know i had to fix it.Whilst watching the Mrs tootle out in her Skoda..
mozbud
14 Apr 15#75
I've had an Octavia for a couple of years and really pleased with it, would certainly have another. I've had Nissan's, Vauxhall, Renault, Suzuki, Ford, VW before. IMO the build quality is better than any of the other cars that I've had, a big improvement on the Focus that I traded in for it.
I would also certainly have Nissan, Ford, Suzuki or VW again but probably wouldn't get another Vauxhall or Renault (French cars don't appeal in general)
brookysm
15 Apr 151#76
Left over parts? You're clearly more clueless than those you try to redicule mate! Skoda's are regularly the 1st models in the groups lineups to get the newest base floorplans. Engines and AVAILABLE transmissions are all the newest as they are rolled out across compatible models and interior goodies are shared across the group. What VW does do it block Skoda from having certain specs that would clash with higher end models hence no DSG with the scout because then why would someone buy a Passat 4x4 DSG Estate that was more expensive with a lesser standard spec? Why is a Leon FR Cupra only front wheel drive and the Golf R and S3 4wd yet all sharing pretty much the same engine? Because that's how VW want it!
Oh and btw, Fabias have different dash plastics depending on the model you buy - your father in law is clearly a cheapskate....
There's a reason why a 10 year old looked after Fabia vRS often still costs over £5k to buy, if this is beyond your understanding then it shows what you know about cars mate!
lukeybuilder
15 Apr 15#77
even top spec fabias are no match for polo or a1 cabins.
I will agree though the father in laws was a base model with the noisy and slow 1.2 3 cylinder engine.
sniperpenguin to lukeybuilder
15 Apr 15#78
I'm with you on the Polo (The new Fabia is far too close on pricing... Briskoda have given it a hammering), but the comparison to the A1 is rather unfair, seeing as you are clearing paying for the interior upgrades in the price difference.
As mentioned above, VW simply hold off certain specs from the lower brands in the group (Seat / Skoda). Hence why the Cupra is 2WD, the Citigo isnt getting the turbo engine to be released in the Up!, and a Fabia vRS isnt forthcoming...
brookysm to lukeybuilder
15 Apr 151#80
Really? I'm in and out of all the VAG range from Skoda to Porsche pretty much daily and you're clearly not looking very closely at the Polo and A1. A1 of all its addition cost has some very cheap and nasty hard plastics all over the interior! Look below the soft touch top and its all pretty ropey.
lukeybuilder
15 Apr 15#79
Yeah I must admit I'm really excited at the prospect of a up! GTI. If my daughter can manage without a pushchair next year ( she's autistic ) I might try to swap to the hot up.
Witchfinder
16 Apr 153#81
Why, are you worried about your "street cred" or something? I bought an Octavia vRS back in 2002, at the tender age of 27. It was a great car, and everyone was jealous of it.
lukeybuilder
16 Apr 15#82
okay. With the exception of vrs there cars for people getting on a bit.
I had a silver audi TT and that hardly turned heads. Can't believe a hot skoda saloon turned many heads. Your friends must be easily pleased.
Mr No
16 Apr 15#83
royals
17 Apr 15#84
id rather pay a tiny bit extra and get the Golf R. currently £189.99 + vat on business lease or £227.99 on personal lease, plus deposit, 5k miles (extra mileage maybe only 5p/mile) and 2 year lease
EvilGazebo to royals
17 Apr 15#85
So would I. But I would need a link to do so because that price isn't @ MadSheep or when you search contracthireandleasing.com ??
lukeybuilder to royals
17 Apr 15#86
You see that's a car that turns heads and makes friends and neighbours jealous.
At those prices it's a great deal. I'm paying almost 200 PCM for a mid to High spec polo..
Mr No to royals
17 Apr 15#87
By currently, did you mean last year? And by tiny bit extra, did you mean 25% more for 3K fewer miles per annum?
PS: The Golf R shot up towards the end of last year.
lukeybuilder
17 Apr 15#88
But it's easily 25% better.
Mr No
17 Apr 15#89
Are you blind? Those rates have not been valid in a long time.
Stick to turning heads in your second hand Polo.
Newbold
18 Apr 15#90
And just to further put to bed the myth about VW 'reliability' take a look at this. Skoda 8th out of 37. VW 23rd. Independent statistics speak volumes.
Honda has retained its status as the most reliable used car manufacturer in the UK for the ninth consecutive year, according to research by What Car? and Warranty Direct.
The Japanese manufacturer topped the annual survey of 37 manufacturers, which analyses 50,000 live Warranty Direct policies on three to eight-year old vehicles.
Once again, Japanese and South Korean manufacturers dominated the annual study of the most reliable brands, with Suzuki and Toyota claiming second and third place. Encouragingly for other manufacturers however, Chevrolet, Ford, Skoda, Peugeot and Fiat also fought their way into the top 10.
At the opposite end of the scale, luxury and prestige marques Bentley and Porsche are the most likely to break down.
What Car? editor Jim Holder said: ‘Honda’s success in the reliability index is chiefly down to low failure rates. However, when things do go wrong, the cars are also relatively cheap to fix.
‘Reliability is always one of the key attributes buyers look for when considering a used car purchase, so manufacturers that consistently demonstrate durability will always do well with the consumer.’
Warranty Direct’s Reliability Index analysed by What Car? experts, calculates each vehicle’s reliability using a complex formula that takes into account its failure rate, age, mileage and cost of repair. The lower the RI number, the more trustworthy the car.
Warranty Direct managing director, David Gerrans, said: ‘Household budgets continue to be stretched further in the current economic climate; the last thing people need is a car that costs them money they don’t have in unwanted bills.
‘It is imperative that consumers research their intended purchases thoroughly before taking the plunge. Not taking the time to look over something as easy to use as our Reliability Index could mean making the wrong choice and inadvertently landing yourself with a car that causes you nothing but hassle and a financial headache.’
Overall, the most reliable models are the Honda Jazz and Mitsubishi Lancer, both of which also carry reasonable average repair costs. The least reliable model, the Audi RS6, is also the most costly to fix, with an eye-watering average repair bill of £1003.25.
Electrical faults are the most common across all cars, acting as the catalyst which sends almost a quarter (22.34%) of vehicles to the garage. Axle and suspension faults are also common, affecting 22% of cars. Air conditioning is the cause of least concern to motorists, being reported by a minimal 3% of owners.
The full results were as follows:
1 Honda
2 Suzuki
3 Toyota
4= Chevrolet
4= Mazda
6 Ford
7 Lexus
8 Skoda
9= Hyundai
9= Nissan
9= Subaru
12= Daewoo
12= Peugeot
14 Fiat
15 Citroen
16 Smart
17 Mitsubishi
18 Kia
19 Vauxhall
20 Seat
21 Renault
22 Mini
23 Volkswagen
24 Rover
25 Volvo
26 Saab
27 Land Rover
28= BMW
28= MG
30 Jaguar
31 SsangYong
32 Mercedes-Benz
33 Chrysler
34 Audi
35 Jeep
36 Porsche
37 Bentley
Talking of being blind, you would have to be to buy a miserable skoda.
The golf R poops over anything Skoda can even comprehend let alone produce.
Mr No
19 Apr 15#92
lukeybuilder
19 Apr 15#93
and ??
Mr No
19 Apr 15#94
Self-explanatory.
lukeybuilder
20 Apr 15#95
what that you adore skoda for no good reason. well done.
Mr No
20 Apr 15#96
You really can't read can you?
1) The Skodas are for my employees (as per original post).
2) The Golf R rates you referred to are long gone (towards the end of 2014).
3) You keep saying "buy" when it's a lease.
keifling
25 Apr 15#97
expired
JonoOfThrace
2 Jun 15#98
Me too, a brand new Mk1 VRS at 25 - I still have it and I couldn't have wished for more in the last 12 years.
keifling
13 Jul 15#99
Need this deal again
support28
28 Jun 17#100
I took out this deal and I'm Coming to the end of it. Skoda have offered to sell the car for £12900.
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Spec: Sat Nav, Metallic Paint included, Leather Upholstery, Cruise Control, Auto Lights/Wipers, Lane Assist, Multi Function Steering Wheel etc etc
I've just ordered two of these for employees. There is only a limited supply left at this price due to the price increase on April 1st (the guy explained that they still have some valid quotes left on both 8K and 10K left from last month before the price increase, these expire in a couple of weeks).
The best thing about these is the excess mileage charge, it's only 6 pence per mile, so even if you go over the 8K a year it works out incredibly good value for money.
I was able to negotiate the admin/processing fee down to just £60 inc VAT hence total price. (I think they're happy to do so due to the fact that these quotes are set to expire soon).
As per norm with PCH/BCH, Road Fund Licence & Delivery included in price.
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Worth doing the figures fully before jumping in.
These cars are bought by a select few people who find the XC70 and Subaru Outback right for there lives. They are brand loyal customers and often choose the autobox. The autobox, if an option on this lease is a DSG type and awful choice for small inclines and slippery surfaces!
1985 called, they want their opinions back.
This is not the early 2000's when those first Octavias were cheap and a big step up from what Skoda previously offered and were extremely good value for money.
I think days of 12k for a saloon are gone with skoda
There's nothing clever about buying a skoda. almost everyone knows they use vag engineering. normally out of date vag engineering too.
plus I never see anyone under 50 driving one. ... as a 31 year old that's a turn off.
(both of the employees that these were ordered for are under 35)
People buy them because they're much the same as the VW equivalents, but at a lower price. The dealers are also generally far better than VW dealers. Check this out too:
http://www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer
Skoda is hugely more reliable than VW - probably because the Czechs take a great deal of pride in the cars they turn out.
So you go back to your outdated thinking - are you actually 31, or maybe 81? :wink:
If you want a cheap load lugger go for a dacia estate. It might be ugly like the skoda but at least it's actually cheap.
BTW Dacia aren't as cheap as they look you have to go for top model to get something basic like air con so your basic price is a fiction as far as I'm concerned. How air con isn't standard these days baffles me of and if you want your 4x4 looking car to actually be 4x4 that's extra too. Not saying they don't have their place but check your specs.
A truthful VW advert would have the bloke choosing a Honda made parachute.
I love my Octavia to bits, and get a lot of positive comments about it when I give people a lift (though I hope I don't know anyone who would say they hated it to my face!) but to be honest I couldn't give a damn what anyone else thinks :smile: cars will always split opinion, and some people will never be convinced (just like I'll never be convinced to go back to driving French cars). :smiley:
People need to do their research, see if it's for them and make a decision based on personal circumstances.... and probably best to ignore "messageboard" comments without substance :wink::smiley:
Not checked myself but should offer a decent discount
Tho to be fair the Octavia 4x4 I had was the worst car I've ever owned for reliability, however a Fabia vRS was probably the best!
currently driving a 63 plate vw polo match 1.4 16v with a few extras.
must be safe and sensible now. We have a 2 year old.
All skodas are ugly and cheap looking inside.
http://www.buyanewcaronline.co.uk/skoda/octavia/octavia-diesel-estate/2.0-tdi-cr-scout-4x4-5dr/
http://carproductstested.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Skoda-Octavia-vRS-2.0-TDI-184PS-2014-review-6937.jpg
http://www.simpsonsskoda.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/slider_newcar_octvrsseats_n.jpg
Let the haters hate.
nasty nasty inside.
There nasty.
Choose your flavour of vRS (petrol / diesel), then add a couple of basic options..... Now go and Spec up a Seat Leon FR with the same engine..... Then do the same with a Golf GTD.
I got lucky with a good discount combined with the 0% PCP and free servicing packages at the time (You usuall got the PCP or the discount, not both). It quickly went up to 2.9% on the vRS only, and is now 4.9% (Ironically, matches the Leon APR too - VW's is worse.
The vRS is not the cheap car it once was.
There's no need to call the grammar police, how churlish of you!
Skoda is a brand for people who don't know much about cars but whom want to appear savvy. However the reality is they are buying a car made up of old leftovers from VW.
Skodas have lost their biggest asset. being cheap.
Compare it to a polo or A1. It's miles behind.
You have to wonder why anyone so lacking in knowledge would want to make such a fool of himself.
But then, that's trolls for you, isn't it? :smile:
Maybe a look at the new passat might make you skoda fanboys are missing.
My life's pretty good actually. Married beautiful daughter and a great job.
Own 2 houses and saving for my 3rd.
Skodas are not crap. There's just much much better choices out there.
I would also certainly have Nissan, Ford, Suzuki or VW again but probably wouldn't get another Vauxhall or Renault (French cars don't appeal in general)
Oh and btw, Fabias have different dash plastics depending on the model you buy - your father in law is clearly a cheapskate....
There's a reason why a 10 year old looked after Fabia vRS often still costs over £5k to buy, if this is beyond your understanding then it shows what you know about cars mate!
I will agree though the father in laws was a base model with the noisy and slow 1.2 3 cylinder engine.
As mentioned above, VW simply hold off certain specs from the lower brands in the group (Seat / Skoda). Hence why the Cupra is 2WD, the Citigo isnt getting the turbo engine to be released in the Up!, and a Fabia vRS isnt forthcoming...
I had a silver audi TT and that hardly turned heads. Can't believe a hot skoda saloon turned many heads. Your friends must be easily pleased.
At those prices it's a great deal. I'm paying almost 200 PCM for a mid to High spec polo..
PS: The Golf R shot up towards the end of last year.
Stick to turning heads in your second hand Polo.
Honda has retained its status as the most reliable used car manufacturer in the UK for the ninth consecutive year, according to research by What Car? and Warranty Direct.
The Japanese manufacturer topped the annual survey of 37 manufacturers, which analyses 50,000 live Warranty Direct policies on three to eight-year old vehicles.
Once again, Japanese and South Korean manufacturers dominated the annual study of the most reliable brands, with Suzuki and Toyota claiming second and third place. Encouragingly for other manufacturers however, Chevrolet, Ford, Skoda, Peugeot and Fiat also fought their way into the top 10.
At the opposite end of the scale, luxury and prestige marques Bentley and Porsche are the most likely to break down.
What Car? editor Jim Holder said: ‘Honda’s success in the reliability index is chiefly down to low failure rates. However, when things do go wrong, the cars are also relatively cheap to fix.
‘Reliability is always one of the key attributes buyers look for when considering a used car purchase, so manufacturers that consistently demonstrate durability will always do well with the consumer.’
Warranty Direct’s Reliability Index analysed by What Car? experts, calculates each vehicle’s reliability using a complex formula that takes into account its failure rate, age, mileage and cost of repair. The lower the RI number, the more trustworthy the car.
Warranty Direct managing director, David Gerrans, said: ‘Household budgets continue to be stretched further in the current economic climate; the last thing people need is a car that costs them money they don’t have in unwanted bills.
‘It is imperative that consumers research their intended purchases thoroughly before taking the plunge. Not taking the time to look over something as easy to use as our Reliability Index could mean making the wrong choice and inadvertently landing yourself with a car that causes you nothing but hassle and a financial headache.’
Overall, the most reliable models are the Honda Jazz and Mitsubishi Lancer, both of which also carry reasonable average repair costs. The least reliable model, the Audi RS6, is also the most costly to fix, with an eye-watering average repair bill of £1003.25.
Electrical faults are the most common across all cars, acting as the catalyst which sends almost a quarter (22.34%) of vehicles to the garage. Axle and suspension faults are also common, affecting 22% of cars. Air conditioning is the cause of least concern to motorists, being reported by a minimal 3% of owners.
The full results were as follows:
1 Honda
2 Suzuki
3 Toyota
4= Chevrolet
4= Mazda
6 Ford
7 Lexus
8 Skoda
9= Hyundai
9= Nissan
9= Subaru
12= Daewoo
12= Peugeot
14 Fiat
15 Citroen
16 Smart
17 Mitsubishi
18 Kia
19 Vauxhall
20 Seat
21 Renault
22 Mini
23 Volkswagen
24 Rover
25 Volvo
26 Saab
27 Land Rover
28= BMW
28= MG
30 Jaguar
31 SsangYong
32 Mercedes-Benz
33 Chrysler
34 Audi
35 Jeep
36 Porsche
37 Bentley
- See more at: http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/honda-named-uks-reliable-used-car-manufacturer-2015/1342848
Talking of being blind, you would have to be to buy a miserable skoda.
The golf R poops over anything Skoda can even comprehend let alone produce.
1) The Skodas are for my employees (as per original post).
2) The Golf R rates you referred to are long gone (towards the end of 2014).
3) You keep saying "buy" when it's a lease.
Anyone else had offers? I'm on 24000 miles