Hi,

I currently own a Mk1.5 1.6 Zetec Focus Estate that I am looking to replace with something a little quicker with more toys. I am looking for a newer petrol version or an alternative petrol estate. The Octavia looks quite interesting, but I am looking for some info on things to look for, good and bad. Also I am in Leicester, are there any good dealers (to buy from ) within 30-50 miles and is there a good independent garage for servicing etc locally?

cheers

Rich

apologies if this should be in the Octavia forum...

Edited 4 April, 200917 yr by rykard

Depends on how much you have to spend but the 122 BHP 1.4 TSI Octavia S estate at around £13K new does look like excellent value and is What Car's best midrange estate. Supposed to be a nice little engine. I'd probably pay the extra grand and buy the SE though. Alternatively a pre facelift 1.9 or 2.0 TDI is a decent bet or, if you can stretch a VRS. Let us know your budget and I am sure there will be loads chipping in there two penny worth:thumbup:

Edited 5 April, 200917 yr by Matt Bodycombe

oops, I did leave a few bits out didn't I.

Looking to spend no more than £12000. Have to have petrol as my daily commute is rough 3 miles each way. Doesn't need to be new, but not more than 24 months old.

Cheers

Rich

Should be able to get a decent petrol VRS estate for that (the engine is a cracker) or find that extra grand and get a brand new 1.4 TSI S or maybe an ex demo 1.4 SE version of the new Octavia. In any case you have plenty of choice. Get down your local dealer and have a look around. I would prefer the Diesels to the 1.6 FSI engine though as I drove one of those in a saloon and it was absolutely gutless:thumbup: Might be able to find a 2.0 FSI estate but I hve not seen many of this version of the Octy.

P.S I've just done a google search and found a black Octy VRS TFSI estate on an 07with 12K for £10,745 at Robbins and Day Peugeot in Croydon. A bt of a schlep for you but it proves one of these fine cars are within your budget! Happy hunting.

Edited 5 April, 200917 yr by Matt Bodycombe