Unfortunately the new Octavia is bigger, and has lost the place where I would put my right foot whilst using cruise control.  That is a real shame, as it has been a wonderfully practical car, one of the few hatchbacks to fit golf clubs and electric trolley out of sight in the boot.  I have tried to stay with Skoda, or at least VW group, but either it doesn't fit the golf gear, or it is utterly huge. The Yeti is minute in comparison.The so called Rapid Spaceback has less space in the back than the hatch.

 

If I have to have something bigger, which means reorganising the garage, I decided to go the whole hog and move vertically upwards with an SUV.   After months of looking round every showroom, attempts to get my clubs and trolley into the boots of umpteen vehicles, and test drives, I've ordered a Volvo XC60.

 

It has been a great 10 years with Skoda but they are now mainstream, are moving upmarket, and I feel they are in danger of losing their practicality.  When I emailed them after the release of the Octavia III, I merely got the comment that the designers knew what was best.

 

I have found Briskoda to be an excellent resource, a friendly and helpful community, and hope I've been able to add back to it over the years.  I wish you all well.

 

 

No need to leave...but good luck with the Volvo

XC60 should be good choice. I had volvos before coming to Skoda and may yet go back there - though not until my Mk 2 Octavias have reached the end if their life. All the best with the Volvo.

I always wanted an xc70 but ended up with the scout on the grounds of cost effective motoring. Can't see that happening with the mk3!

Ever thought about giving up Golf?

 

I mean lets face it, you spend 4 hours knocking a tiny ball about with a stick dressed like a berk and its your cars fault?

I'm still here and I drive an Accord

 

Mk3 VRS just too much money for me to consider buying one.

 

XC60 nice car