Hello folks:)

Due to a recent new arrival I'm now in the process of hunting for a new car. The Ford Focus we currently have is just too small and after reading countless reviews/opinions I have decided that an Octavia Estate is the way to go.

I think the 1.9 is going to be my preferred choice.

Ideally it will be a 2005 or 2006 model.

The one area Im patchy on is the price I should be looking to pay.

Would anyone know what sort of price I should be aiming for ?

Go to the Skoda website and search used cars if you want one from a Skoda dealer. In the current economic climate prices can vary a lot & it also depends whether you are trading in or not.

Go to the Skoda website and search used cars if you want one from a Skoda dealer. In the current economic climate prices can vary a lot & it also depends whether you are trading in or not.

Thanks for the reply.

I had a look on the site and there is not too much up here in the North of Scotland, though if I do find a good deal I would be willing to travel.

It would be a cash only sale as I would not be trading in.

I think if you had a budget of £7,500-£8,000 you'd be spoilt for choice by late nicely looked after TDi Octavias. Try and find one with a bit of extra spec though if you can.

Speak to James at Allams - he's soon going to have a very nice silver 4x4 that I'm sure he'll be happy to sell you...

Exact spec -

MY2006

<44000 miles

4x4 1.9TDi

Silver

Factory fitted towbar with full 13pin electrics

Variable boot floor

Maxidot

Cruise control

Front & rear mud flaps

4x4 sill protectors

Stainless steel pedals (as per vRS)

Rear bumper protector

and still has some of the original three year warranty left