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@tetley @Ootohere @Alasdair1 thank you guys, much appreciated!

Thanks! Doesn't the MkII have a chain and the MkIII the belt?

What am I looking for?: - Maintenance & service intervals for the beneath mentioned car and it's parts What car?: - Skoda Octavia Ambiente Combi - 1.4 TSI 122/200 - 2012 What have I found?: The owners manual which gives the following insights; - 95/98 Oktan only - Oil change every 15.000km OR 1 year - Battery change every 5 years (unless the indicator has no color OR light yellow - change immediately) - Air filter change every 30.000km - Fuel filter change every 90.000km - Spark plug change every 90.000km - Wheel change every 10.000km Now as you can see there is quite a few things missing, and although I tried googling it it's tough to get more information than that. Do some of you have a list or the like that gives an overview over; change x-part at x-kilometers OR after x-years? Why do I need it?: - To be able to have an understanding of the cars maintenance requirements & to use cross references when checking the paperwork. Thanks in advance Max

@nta16 i've found it

@nta16 can you redirect me to a post in this forum or a direct link to the owners manual that does show when maintenance/services need to be done? I cannot find a manual that incl. info about when (after x-km OR years) to do say oil changes etc.

@nta16 i agree with way too much infotainment in cars nowadays, including the new(er) additions to safety removing focus from the drivers job. Maybe my view on this will change with time, but it hasn't trough all the years of me driving - i want to drive and not be AFK while driving. I enjoy it! I do, especially when driving in or around the city, notice tons of people being glued to their phones instead of check the roads. This is not fixed by safety features per se, but even less so with the older cars that are being driven here in Denmark. I don't understand the rational behind their choices.

@Occy245 Denmark is known for having very expensive cars due to tax. The so called "register tax" is between 25-150% and needs to be paid with, but not limited to, the cars first registration. Cars like a Skoda, which i'd see as more of a average car brand than an expensive one, is really tough to get. This specific tax has been up to debate many times, partly because people would like to be able to drive newer cars, rather than having to buy old cars with say less safety equipment. You'll see a fair amount of old cars being used, which doesn't equal bad/worse, but it's food for thought. However, in recent years EVs are way more common especially in and around cities. Diesels are, unless you got very new ones, not allowed in major parts of for example the city Aarhus. It's becoming increasingly more difficult for "regular" cars.

@Occy245 just found a 2017 1.0 TSI 115 with 216.000km (134.000 miles) for 90.000Dkr - that's 10.000BP.

@Occy245 I cannot find much under 120.000miles, the ones that are under jump up to around 10000BP.

@nta16 yeah the paperwork can be digital too. I agree on the cross reference!

@nta16 cheers for the continuous engagement! The 100% autocheck has got a fair share of requirements, checks and tests done before said car is going on sale. This, at least on paper, gives a better feel of safety when buying a 10+ y/o car, the 100% autocheck is owned by; Autobranchen Denmark. It, besides this comes with 12-24months of guarantee - so there is that. As you mentioned, understanding the manual prior to buying the car is important, so that I got a clue when looking at the paperwork. This will be done this week. I've found another Skoda that seems to be fairly decent, with 197.000km/122.000miles, crossing fingers that it checks out when I visit the shop. I like your part about cosmetics and not getting fooled by either a dirty or shiny car. Cheers for the help, Nigel.

@nta16 Yeah, i've been looking trough those since you linked them above. Generally the timing belts and water pumps seem to be some of the major focus, i'll keep looking though. So far, both here and in the specific forums; SERVICE, SERVICE, SERVICE is what i gathered. Being timely with them seems to be a must for Skodas.

@Occy245 yeah I had the same thought, but good to get my instinct confirmed. There is something called 100% Autocheck here in Denmark, some form of "guarantee" for used cars - i'll look into that, cuz that may be of advantage - and may be this "approved used" you're mentioning.

@Occy245 Would you think it to be a good idea to call a Skoda dealer and ask questions around used Skodas, potential drawbacks, things to be aware of etc.? Or would you seek advice elsewhere?

@EnterName This post was not framed as to give requirements and find a car that fits those. I found plenty of cars, besides Skoda. Yet as i mentioned; everything leads me back to skoda. Skoda Octavia/Fabia were the ones that checked most of the requirements while still being fairly comfortable within our budget. I am well aware that i cannot have everything. This was the sole reason for including specific questions, partly about the high mileage, at the end of my original post.

@nta16, @Occy245 and @J.R. thanks for the replies and welcoming attitude. Now the tools nta16 has mentioned might not be as relevant as the "is a skoda with high said mileage worthwhile to invest in?", but it's something i can keep in the back of my head for the future - it might just become relevant. This is afterall my first car, and being informed about general & specific things can come in handy and contributes to me having more of a clue. Something i'd like to hear more about is; Why & how a 10 y/o car is better off having high(er) mileage than low-very low? Second; What would be considered high mileage for a 1.4 TSI 140/250 engine? Third; How far, probably depending on a lot of factors, can the 1.4 TSI engine go for?

@nickytheshaft & @RattleWagon Got it, 7.1-8.5L at 130 isn't too bad! Rattle, that's a good thought! Sadly you're right about the price compared to our budget. The Scalas i can find atm start around 79000 FM.

My wife and I are on the lookout for our first car that has the capability of being a family car. We live in Denmark, and from my research and the cars that are currently on sale - everything leads me back to Skoda Octavia. Requirements & Thoughts: - At least 15km/L OR 6-7L/100km fuel consumption (Petrol) - Budget limit 70.000Dkr OR 9386€ - Isofix - 780-2200Dkr OR 105-295€ yearly taxes - Cherry on top; towbar - We will travel inside the city & outside incl. longer trips to a different country where our family is - I'd prefer Diesel but the taxes & limitations inside the city will bother us too much. - Trying to keep the monthly & yearly costs excl. repairs to a minimum is one of the main thoughts. Hereby creating more space for repairs and the like. What brands & models have i looked at?: - Toyota (Avensis, Corolla) - Honda (Civic, Accord) - Hyundai (i30, i40) - Mazda (3 & 6) - Nissan (Qashqai) - Suzuki (Not 1 specific model) - Skoda (Octavia & fabia) What have i found?: - I've found that every road leads back to Skoda, especially the Octavia models from 2012-2014, which are the ones on sale within our above mentioned budget/requirements. - The other brands & models can be bought around 50-60.000Dkr OR 6700-8000€ the same goes for the Skoda Octavia currently on sale - + side of the other brands is lower mileage, around 120.000-200.000km BUT far more expensive in gas & taxes - % of the Skodas; high mileage around 222.000-300.000km BUT far less expensive in gas & taxes What engines are in the 2012-2014 Skoda Octavia models? - 1.2 TSI 105hp/175nm - 1.4 TSI 140/250nm What do I need advice for?: - Worth buying the Skoda Oct. with the above mentioned engines yet 222.000-300.000km on the clock? - Other brands/models that could be relevant? - Something worthwhile that i haven't considered & presented in my above mentioned thoughts? Some of the Skodas that are currenlty on sale & being considered: - https://www.bilbasen.dk/brugt/bil/skoda/octavia/14-tsi-140-elegance-combi-5d/6313360 - https://www.bilbasen.dk/brugt/bil/skoda/octavia/12-tsi-105-family-combi-5d/6378707 - https://www.bilbasen.dk/brugt/bil/skoda/octavia/12-tsi-105-ambition-5d/6357940 - https://www.bilbasen.dk/brugt/bil/skoda/octavia/14-tsi-140-elegance-combi-5d/6331952 - https://www.bilbasen.dk/brugt/bil/skoda/octavia/14-tsi-140-elegance-5d/6352571 Thank you in advance Max

My wife and I are on the lookout for our first car that has the capability of being a family car. We live in Denmark, and from my research and the cars that are currently on sale - everything leads me back to Skoda Octavia. Requirements & Thoughts: - At least 15km/L OR 6-7L/100km fuel consumption (Gasoline) - Budget limit 70.000Dkr OR 9386€ - Isofix - 780-2200Dkr OR 105-295€ yearly taxes - Cherry on top; towbar - Spacious in regards to family/kids incl. the boot, we will travel long trips multiple times a year due our to family being spread to a different country. - Trying to keep the monthly & yearly costs excl. repairs to a minimum is one of the main thoughts. Hereby creating more space for repairs and the like. What brands & models have i looked at?: - Toyota (Avensis, Corolla) - Honda (Civic, Accord) - Hyundai (i30, i40) - Mazda (3 & 6) - Nissan (Qashqai) - Suzuki (Not 1 specific model) - Skoda (Octavia & fabia) What have i found?: - I've found that every road leads back to Skoda, especially the Octavia models from 2012-2014, which are the ones on sale within our above mentioned budget/requirements. - The other brands & models can be bought around 50-60.000Dkr OR 6700-8000€ the same goes for the Skoda Octavia currently on sale - + side of the other brands is lower mileage, around 120.000-200.000km BUT far more expensive in gas & taxes - % of the Skodas; high mileage around 222.000-300.000km BUT far less expensive in gas & taxes What engines are in the 2012-2014 Skoda Octavia models? - 1.2 TSI 105hp/175nm - 1.4 TSI 140/250nm What do I need advice for?: - Worth buying the Skoda Oct. with the above mentioned engines yet high mileage? - Other brands/models that could be relevant? - Something worthwhile that i haven't considered & presented in my above mentioned thoughts? Some of the Skodas that are currenlty on sale & being considered: - https://www.bilbasen.dk/brugt/bil/skoda/octavia/14-tsi-140-elegance-combi-5d/6313360 - https://www.bilbasen.dk/brugt/bil/skoda/octavia/12-tsi-105-family-combi-5d/6378707 - https://www.bilbasen.dk/brugt/bil/skoda/octavia/12-tsi-105-ambition-5d/6357940 - https://www.bilbasen.dk/brugt/bil/skoda/octavia/14-tsi-140-elegance-combi-5d/6331952 - https://www.bilbasen.dk/brugt/bil/skoda/octavia/14-tsi-140-elegance-5d/6352571 Thank you in advance Max