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Thanks for that. Good points to consider!

Thank you. It’s quite a long message so maybe you missed it but I’m looking at a 2013/2014 Skoda Octavia MK3 estate with the 2.0tdi CR engine 150 or 184bhp (I would prefer 184) with the DSG gearbox which I think will be a 6 speed but not sure on gearbox code. Not sure about spec level yet, still learning what’s available. Sounds like I need to have a read about the silica bag!

Thanks everyone, appreciate the advice!

“Hi everyone, I currently own a BMW 325D E91 msport 2008 325D auto and looking to replace it with a Skoda Octavia Estate MK3 2013> 2.0tdi DSG. Either the 2.0TDI CR 150ps or 184 model. Not sure exactly on spec/trim level. Most probably 2013/2014 with no more than 115k miles, less if possible. I'm drawn to the Skoda Octavia Estate as it's bigger, has more boot space, still looks nice and seems a lot cheaper to run on paper whilst still being a bit pokey when you put your foot down. In my current car I do have cruise control, auto lights, auto wipers, front and rear parking sensors and a decent sound system. It would be nice to still have these. What spec level would I be looking at? I have quite a few questions, sorry: What are the common faults of these cars, anything major to look out for, engine or anything else? Any issues with the DSG gearbox? I tend to do all the work and servicing myself (as long as the work isn’t too big) so what are these cars like to work on? What are these like for rust? Do these cars/engines last a long time? Do higher mileage examples exist? I ask this as I tend to keep my cars a while and my E91 is on 215k and has been a really solid car mechanically. Emission control; is it just the dpf and egr in place or is there anything else? Do you get lots of issues with these or just the same as other DPFs? Appreciate any advice, Thanks.”

Hi Guys and Girls, New member just saying Hi. Looking at buying a MK3 Octavia estate so trying to learn more about it.