Hi, I'm interested in buying a Skoda octavia estate but not sure which model l should go for . I have a budget of £10,000 . Preferably l would like a diesel. 

Cheers

 

@Var

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What do you need it to do with it that leads you towards a diesel?

How far travelling daily when there is no lockdown,

how far in a year, 

What sort of weight needs carried, will you be towing, 

Want something with a big boot to accommodate all of my camping equipment.  Average about 6000 miles per year.

I'm more interested in luxury than power but want something with a decent engine. Cheers

A 1.4 TSI / petrol is a decent engine.

Are you going to be doing enough miles a day to get a 1.6 / 2.0 TDI up to an efficient temp and going far enough to not be getting DPF issues?

Apart from Holidays l average about 15miles per day.

 

Suggest petrol for those kind of mileages. A 1.4 or 1.5 tsi is perfectly okay. If you want high spec go for an SE-L.

 

Nice example here: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101087777608?atmobcid=soc3

 

Thanks for advice looks lovely that does. Should l be concerned about buying a car with 60,000 plus miles ie cambelt change

 

Nope....most important thing is the service history...is that complete? On non-FL models, the waterpump and cambelt needs to be done (you said cambelt had been done...but waterpump??). What engine are you looking at?

 

Not sure what FL models are mate.

I'm just wanting to know when looking for a skoda octavia estate should l be concerned about the age and mileage and when should the cambelt and water pump be changed. I dont want to be spending nearly £10,000 then be paying out for cambelt waterpump. Cheers 

 

 

FL just means "face lift" So when a few body work changes were made. 2017 models onwards you'll see the subtle changes like the headlights were split into two lights with a gap between them. 

 

In SEL spec pre 2017 (I have 2016 SEL) you get Satnav, Alcantera seats, front assist radar (collision avoidance tech)  Mine has split level boot floor (an option i think) that folds to many configurations. Its brilliant as hides stuff during the day but trips away folds down to swallow masses of stuff. 

 

If you want luxury look for adaptative cruise which was an option on top of just cruise. 

Edited 22 February, 20215 yr by paulski

I have just gone back to petrol after 20 years of diesel cars. Opted for the 1.4TSI DSG estate for the same same reason, camping gear. The 1.4TSI is a terrific engine. Economy obviously not on a par with diesel, but mid 40’s is easily achievable and 50+ driving carefully. I have gone from driving 40k a year to around 15k a year now excluding lockdown. Diesel is certainly not the car for you for the short journeys you make, you will regret it.

Thanks for advice , looks like l should go for petrol then.

What about other issues to look for including cambelt , water pump change. Thanks for all your advice

 

10 hours ago, varaderoguy said:

Nope....most important thing is the service history...is that complete? On non-FL models, the waterpump and cambelt needs to be done (you said cambelt had been done...but waterpump??). What engine are you looking at?

On the 1.4TSI & 1.5TSI the water pump is on the opposite end of the engine and I can only recall seeing 1 owner on here comment about having water pump problems.

 

Contrast this with the 2.0TSI where the water pump is on the same end of the engine of the cam belt and there have been numerous posts on here about water pump problems.

 

Taking all this into account I don't see why OP should be concerned about whether the water pump has been changed on a 1.4TSI or 1.5TSI?

Edited 23 February, 20215 yr by PetrolDave

 

"Used SKODA Octavia 1.4 TSI SE 5dr DSG Petrol Estate for Sale | Bristol Street Motors" https://www.bristolstreet.co.uk/used-car/2540008/skoda-octavia-1.4-tsi-se-5dr-dsg-petrol-estate/

Just enquired about this, just the colour is not my first choice

Mileage is higher that I would like on that reg but your annual mileage is low, so would even out over time. The price is very attractive also. I would take it for a spin and see what you think of the car generally. They are very roomy and the DSG box a dream, but check the gear change is smooth. Have a play with the driver modes as well, eco, normal and sport. The engine will surprise you.

Edited 23 February, 20215 yr by FrankNicklin

The car you found is worth a look at.

 

I suspect you will have to compromise a bit with your £10,000 budget and accept a mileage nearer 60k miles.   If you would prefer a much lower mileage (30-40k miles) then going to need nearer £11k for a 2017 facelift model.    
 

You could also search for a lower mileage car that is couple of years older to meet your £10k, but not that good an idea, as the relatively small price saving of £1k (vs a potential 11k budget) has too many downsides (when a car reaches 5-6 years old other parts tend to need renewing) so likely to eat into your £1k saved, and car is still 2 years older.

 

I think you will really find a 2017 facelift 1.4 tsi petrol will be a good car

 

Worth a wait just a few weeks.

New reg cars at Dealers needing sold, stock getting to look another year older, and many asking prices are already optimistic. 

 

Let the dealers get more desperate to shift cars as the lockdown is eased and as more 3 year old cars come back into trade at the end of their lease and Motability cars are coming in at 3 years old having bee  handed back and bought from BCA.

Motability cars are well worth a look. Full service history and generally well looked after. Mine is exactly that on SEL Spec 1.4TSI DSG and loving it.

I'm going to take your advice and hold on for a few more weeks.

Cheers