Scala buying tips

[wales1975]

Hi everyone

I am looking to change my 2010 Astra. I notice the Skoda Scalas are well reviewed and are good value. What should i look out for? Any tips? 

[Brio]

Last year I replaced my 2009 Astra with a new Scala, I didn't fancy the new Peugeot Astra, all ok so far, the 3cyl 1 litre engine is way  better than I was expecting + 60mpg  on the last tank of fuel.
Surprised how little input there is on this forum, maybe no one has a problem, or there's not many Scalas.

[John2022]

I used to drive Vauxhalls, the last one was a Peugeot Crossland, awful thing! Haven't had a Astra for some time though, I would think the Scala is equivalent in size to the Astra but probably a wee bit larger inside.  I do know that the Scala gives a much better driving experience than the Crossland, not least in that the all round visibility is much better.  I have the SE model with a 1.5 engine but you pays yer money and makes yer cnoice. Best plan is to test drive one really.

[Ootohere]

@John2022What age of VAUXHALL Crossland did you have & with which engine?

[John2022]

Crossland X 1.2T ecoTec [110] SE Nav Manual. Year 2019.  

[Ootohere]

When part of the PSA Group then & before Stallantis took them over. 

Not that that made much difference. 

[Pablitothepig]

Love my Scala SE 1.0 in Meteor Grey 6 speed manual with 16”” wheels. Comfy economical and quicker than you might think. I don’t see many on the roads though. 

[wales1975]

On 12/10/2023 at 17:54, Pablitothepig said:

Love my Scala SE 1.0 in Meteor Grey 6 speed manual with 16”” wheels. Comfy economical and quicker than you might think. I don’t see many on the roads though. 

I test drove a Scala yesterday, do you notice a vibration in the cabin before the stop starts kicks in? In traffic lights especially,

[Pablitothepig]

Hi Wales1975, no vibrations,  engine cuts off nice and smoothly then starts up again fine. Maybe have a drive if another one if you’re worried 

[wales1975]

The only problem i have is that its the only one locally. The other one is a 1.5tsi which is in a small garage and still over 15k. 

[david7892003]

Hi wales 1975. I moved from an Audi A1 to a 2020 Scala SEl with the 1.0 engine. Lots more room inside for not a much longer car, great visibilty just under 50mpg. We've had it now for 6 months and really like it. We have found that the dash creaks when it is cold. It's really annoying but it does go when warmed up. I never use stop start and I dislike the lane assist, but apart from that my wife and I are enjoying the car. It was supplied by Arnold Clark with 4 of the very very cheapest budget  tyres. Getting them swapped out next week for Goodyeat vector 4 all seasons.

[wales1975]

1 minute ago, david7892003 said:

Hi wales 1975. I moved from an Audi A1 to a 2020 Scala SEl with the 1.0 engine. Lots more room inside for not a much longer car, great visibilty just under 50mpg. We've had it now for 6 months and really like it. We have found that the dash creaks when it is cold. It's really annoying but it does go when warmed up. I never use stop start and I dislike the lane assist, but apart from that my wife and I are enjoying the car. It was supplied by Arnold Clark with 4 of the very very cheapest budget  tyres. Getting them swapped out next week for Goodyeat vector 4 all seasons.

Do you find some vibrations in the cabin? I loved the car. Noticed before the stop start was activated there was some vibration. Some say its the 3 cylinder engine.  Im new to Skodas, ive always had Vauxhalls.  

[david7892003]

Not really. There are vibrations when idling and to be honest I think at idle the engine sounds like a bag of spanners!! On the move I find it smooth and responsive and I think that it has a very nice engine note.

[John2022]

 

 

Wales 1975.

What gear box was that car? I have a 1.5 manual and its very smooth, the stop/start does what it says with no vibration or rattles. After the hot summer the seats creak a little when negotiating wobbly lanes and B roads but nothing else really. A 15 mile drive along A roads gives me 50+mpg, 100 mile on motor ways 60+ mpg. The 2 cylinder 'ECO' mode does produce a barely discernible vibration, but as it (hopefully) saves me money I don't care. 

Edited 14 October, 2023 by John2022

[david7892003]

It's the 1.0 6 speed manual. Strangely enough since buying the scala I think that i've only seen another 2 on the road. As an aside the washer pump gave up at 21500 miles. Not serious and an easy fix but the original pump seemed seized solid.

 

[wales1975]

Maybe it is the 3 cyl engine, as i have not driven one before.