DiscoSkipper

You make a good point, there are some pretty tidy looking 'OAP' spec ones floating around How much emphasis should I put on common rail vs PD? From what I've read the CR diesels have fewer niggling issues but is it enough to be a deal maker / breaker in your opinion? I'll try to ovoid the temptation to take it through fords and mud but I'll make no promises!

Hi All, New guy to the Skoda world here, I'm foolish enough to own a 2002 Land Rover Discovery which, as it turns out, is rotting away infornt of my very eyes! While I find the cash to get that sorted I'm in need of some transport for the next year or so, which is what has brought me here - I've got a budget of about £2000 give or take and am looking pretty seriously at an 2009 Octavia VRS with the Diesel CR engine. Is it realistic to expect to get into a higher milage (150k+) example that appears well looked after and properly serviced and not have any issues? Ideally I'd want to just do regular servicing and put fuel in it and thats about it I wanted to check in with the forum and get some opinions on whether I'm being an idiot or not from people in the know. Any thoughts / advice is much appreciated James